A - C - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno
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A - C - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno
Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno Office of Ministries 1550 North Fresno Street Fresno, California 93703 559.488.7474 www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress The Mission of the Office of Ministries is to provide Spirit-led service to the people of God under the guidance of Bishop Armando Ochoa. We are committed to facilitate formation of effective leaders for ministry through a process that is collaborative, empowering and sensitive to cultural diversity and pastoral needs. Logo by Nick Cadena, KNXT-TV Congress Event Photographs by Michael LoMonaco © 2013 Diocese of Fresno Kevin Ford Photography © 2012 Diocese of Fresno United States Postal Service Identification Statement Registration Guidebook, issued July 2014 for the Annual Diocesan Congress and Youth Day, is published 1 (one) time annually by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, Office of Ministries, 1550 North Fresno Street Fresno, California 93703-3788 Issue Number 4. Contents Bishop’s Welcome 4 General Convention Information, Schedule, Registration 5-7 Overview of Workshop Sessions 8-10 Congress Keynote and Workshop Sessions A-D 11-25 Registration Forms 26-27 Información en Español 28-32 Lista de Sesiones del Congreso 33-39 Youth Day/Día Juvenil 40-47 Dear Friends, I am so excited to celebrate our 26th Diocesan Congress and sixth Diocesan Youth Day for the Diocese of Fresno! Our theme, “United in the Feast”, is reflective of who we are as a People of God. The Diocese of Fresno is blessed with its cultural diversity, which we celebrate in our parishes. But when we gather at the table, we are one in our worship of our Lord and in our sharing in the feast. What better way to celebrate than by gathering together in a day of prayer, worship, and community? I hope that as you look through what we have to offer this year at our Diocesan Congress and Youth Day, you will find presentations that will nourish you and help sustain your ministry. On behalf of the Office of Ministries staff, we look forward to seeing you at Congress and Youth Day, and we thank you for your commitment to serving God’s People! Blessings! Rose M. Hernandez Director 3 welcome O OF FR ESN DIOCESERAL CENTER P A ST O O STREET TH FRESN 788 1550 NOR IA 93703 -3 CALIFORN FRESNO, 8-7400 NE (559) 48 TELEPHO t, Sisters in Chris in Visalia. cesan congress io D al nu an r u attend ou ing of youth come you as yo el w to y jo and sixth gather t rs ea te is in m It is a gr of g r th gatherin been planned fo 14, marks the 26 ve 20 ha 2, ch -1 hi 11 w s er ce Octob derful experien and some won , se ce io D e th throughout irit, newing your sp the weekend. re st ri ha uc E e ur life on th le, we ity to center yo un rt po op g of God’s peop ul in rf er de th on ga w e a th is d It , prayer, an the Feast. the workshops gh ou hr T t. says, United in ar e he em th r ou as mind and ing ve day by day, ample. By putt y of Christ to li ex r od B ou e by th rs en he th streng and teach ot r faith in action ou t your life. ou ve li to will bear fruit in d or w We are called s hi , il so n in fertile faith ke the seed sow owledge of our kn into practice, li e th in g in ng and grow the unities of learni rt po op rs d sisters all over fe of an rs ss re he ot ng br co h ur O d liturgy wit ld take ther in prayer an ga to e m ery parish shou ti l ev ia ch hi w in e and a spec r ministry, on rtant part of ou po im an is It diocese. ers and My dear Broth part. I hope to see yo u at Congress 20 14! ist, Sincerely in Chr choa, D.D. Armando X. O Most Reverend of Fresno Bishop, Diocese 4 The Visalia Convention Center offers 114,000 square feet of beautiful yet flexible meeting and convention space and is adjacent to the deluxe Marriott Hotel. DRIVING DIRECTIONS i From State Highway 99 or from the Visalia Airport take State Highway 198 East. AMTRAK All aboard! Relax and enjoy the quiet pleasures of rural California as you travel by rail. Business professionals may enjoy Custom Class that offers extra legroom, a daily newspaper and beverage. The California Corridor/San Joaquin runs from San Francisco to Southern California. So join us the old fashioned way and relax on your trip to Visalia. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com to make your arrangements. PARKING i Exit the Central Visalia exit The Visalia Convention Center offers free public parking for our event in parking lots and in addition to public parking structures surrounding the Convention Center. (approximately 7 miles). i Remain in the left-hand lane of the frontage road (Noble Avenue). i Travel to the 3rd stoplight (Court Street). i Turn left on Court Street and VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER general convention information merge to the right hand lane. i Travel on Court Street to the 2nd stoplight (Acequia Avenue), turn right. i The Convention Center is on the South side. Free parking is available on the North and East sides. DRIVING TIME TO VISALIA San Diego San Francisco Sacramento Los Angeles Bakersfield Fresno 5 hours 4.5 hours 3.5 hours 3 hours 1 hour, 15 minutes 45 minutes MEALS Boxed lunch meals served with a sandwich, cookie, chips, and drink can be preordered for $8.50 on your registration form by September 2. Concession stands will be available at the Convention Center from 7:00 am, and businesses within walking distance surrounding the Convention Center offer varied dining options. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO COMPLIMENTARY MORNING HOSPITALITY OUTSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTER THIS YEAR. AIR CHILDREN Just 45 minutes north of the Visalia Convention Center, the Fresno Yosemite International Airport provides for convenient air transportation. No children under the age of 14 are permitted at the Diocesan Congress. Minors 14 through 18 years of age must be registered participants and be supervised by parents or guardians at all times. 5 schedule of events Congress: Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:00 AM — 5:15 PM Youth Day: Sunday, October 12, 2014 9:00 AM — 4:30 PM TIME EVENT 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Late Registration; Exhibits Open 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM Morning Prayer and Welcome 8:20 AM – 8:40 AM Break and Viewing of Exhibits 8:40 AM – 9:55 AM Keynote Address in English Workshops Session A in Spanish 9:55 AM – 10:15 AM Break and Viewing of Exhibits 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Keynote Address in Spanish; Workshops Session B in English 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch and Viewing of Exhibits 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Workshops Session C (all) 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break and Viewing of Exhibits 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Workshops Session D (all) 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break and Viewing of Exhibits (Exhibits close at 4:00 PM) 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Eucharistic Celebration LODGING Special lodging rates have been negotiated with these hotels. Please contact hotels directly and mention the discount code. Rooms are first come, first serve. Comfort Suites Downtown 210 East Acequia Avenue Visalia, California 93291 (559) 738-1700 www.comfortsuitesvisalia.com Located Across the Street Discounted Room Rate: $89 Discount Code: Diocese of Fresno 6 Visalia Marriott Hotel 300 South Court Street Visalia, California 93291 (559) 636-1111 www.marriott.com/vismc Attached to the Convention Center Discounted Room Rate: $99 Discount Code: DSE registration Registration for Congress begins on July 1, EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $30 2014. Early Bird Registration will be accepted Ends September 2, 2014 through September 2, 2014 using mail or online. Register: Online / Postal Mail / No Faxes Name badges will be mailed out to those who Payments: Check or Credit Card Online register through Early Bird Registration. After September 2, 2014, registration will only be accepted by telephone or online, and must be REGULAR REGISTRATION $40 received by October 1, 2014. At no time will September 3, 2014 through October 1, 2014 registration be accepted via FAX. Those who Register: Online / Telephone / No Faxes register after September 2, 2014, will need to Payments: Check or Credit Card Online pick up their name badges on the day of the event. Please plan for this by arriving early. FINAL DATE FOR CANCELLATION All Congress participants must wear their name No refunds after September 3. badge at all times, especially upon entering workshop sessions. A greeter will check name badges at the entrance of workshops to ensure NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED participants are in the right session. No one will October 2, 2014 through October 10, 2014 be allowed into a session unless that session is listed on their name badge. Replacement name badges will be charged $10 per badge. ON-SITE REGISTRATION $40 Congress is an adult event, therefore children October 11, 2014 under the age of 14 are not allowed. Children 14 Payments: Check or Cash through 18 years of age are welcome to attend only as registered participants, and accompanied by a parent or other CANCELLATION / REFUND / PAYMENT POLICIES: adult as their chaperone. Minors may not be in a workshop or exhibit area All cancellations will incur a processing fee of $5.00. All without an adult parent or guardian requests for cancellations or refunds need to be in writing due to diocesan Safe Environment and received before September 3. No refunds will be given directives. beyond cancellation date. No refunds for “no show” attendees. For information on registration for Youth Day, please see page 40. All PAY LATER fees must be paid in full by October 31, 2014 or late payment fees will be added. LITURGIES Please join us for…. Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 4:00 p.m. 7 overview of workshop sessions RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES 8:40 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: CONFERENCIA PRINCIPAL: ENGLISH: One Table, One Sacred Journey, One Great Circle of Friendship Reverend Patrick J. Twohy, S.J. ESPAÑOL: ¡Unidos en el Banquete! Doctor José Antonio Medina TALLERES SESIÓN A ENGLISH ESPAÑOL B.01 A.21 El Dolor es Llevadero...Cuando se Acepta Como Parte de Nuestra Vida Jossie Ceja Vayamos con Alegría a Descubrir a Dios en Nuestros Hermanos/as Gustavo Escrucería Tómate en Serio la Alegría Hermana Ana Rosa Gordo , R.C.M. La Alegría del Evangelio: “Ser Servidores Alegres de Jesús” Reverendo Iván Hernández Melchor La Familia Unida en el Banquete Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martínez Evangelii Gaudium: Kerigma y Acción Social para Jóvenes y Jóvenes Adultos Reverendo Jon Pedigo ¿Catequista Yo? ¡Claro! Francisco Rodríguez ¿Que Tiene Que Ver el Código de Ética en el Ministerio y para el Ministró? Lupita Vital B.02 Heart to Heart: Sacred Love in the Body of Christ Reverend Gregory Beaumont Christian Initiation and the New Evangelization Sister Rosanne Belpedio, C.S.J. A Feast of Rich Food for All People Dac Cao Passing on the Faith One Relationship at a Time Terry Cotting-Mogan Jesus Celebrates the Banquet of His Life; You are Invited! Sister M. Tiziana Dal Masetto, P.D.D.M. Evangelization: Going Forth in Joy to Share God’s Love Kris East Engaging Middle School Students in the Holy Rosary Allison Gingras Take Joy Seriously Sister Ana Rosa Gordo, R.C.M. Slow Down, Simplify and Sanctify: Staying Christ-Focused in Ministry Reverend Monsignor Craig F. Harrison Eucharist: Meal, Sacrifice and Summit of Faith Reverend Jean-Michael Lastiri Christ to One Another: Being Intercultural in Today’s Church Reverend Ricky Manalo, C.S.P. The Feast and Those Who are Hungry: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching Janet Miller Evangelii Gaudium: Kerygma and Social Action for Youth and Young Adults Reverend Jon Pedigo, S.T.L. What are People Experiencing in Church? Doctor Dale Sieverding A.22 A.23 A.24 A.25 A.28 A.26 A.27 The Second Vatican Council rightly proclaimed that the Eucharistic sacrifice is “the source and summit of the Christian life”. Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 8 WORKSHOPS SESSION B B.03 B.04 B.05 B.06 B.07 B.08 B.09 B.10 B.11 B.12 B.13 B.14 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS SESSION C TALLERES SESIÓN C C.01 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Reach Your Teens, Guaranteed! C.21 La Eucaristía: La Fuente de las Aaron Del Monte Vocaciones Reverendo Dan Ávila C.02 The Wellness of Hope C.22 Corazón a Corazón: Amor Sagrado al Carlos and Sally Flores Cuerpo de Cristo Reverendo Gregory Beaumont C.03 Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church celebrates 50 Years! C.23 La Iniciación Cristiana y la Nueva Jim Grant Evangelización Hermana Rosanne Belpedio, C.S.J. C.04 The Liturgical Guitarist Rob Grant C.24 La Iglesia del Concilio Vaticano II C.05 They Shall be Comforted! Doctor José Antonio Medina Sister Gretchen Hailer, R.S.H.M. C.25 Creando una Comunidad de Amor C.06 A Faith of Their Own Carlos Obando Mel Kennedy C.26 Por Sus Frutos los Conocerán: ¡Formando C.07 Become a Joyful Catechist! Discípulos con Intención! Lupita Vital Find Positive Ways to Use Your Gifts and Talents Ronald Lamping C.08 Around the World Through ...the most holy Eucharist the Liturgical Year Reverend Ricky Manalo, C.S.P. contains the Church's entire C.09 Welcoming Newcomers to the spiritual wealth: Christ Feast: RCIA for Families and Children Janet Miller Himself, our passover and C.10 If All the World’s a Stage, Does That Make Jesus the Stage living bread. Manager? Michael Salinas Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 C.11 Human Trafficking: What You Think it is and What You Might be Appalled to Learn KOREAN Sister Marie Francis Schroepfer, C.S.J. C.41 The New Evangelization for Korean C.12 Developing Life-Giving Liturgies American Catholics Reverend Steve Kim for Children and Youth Doctor Dale Sieverding VIETNAMESE C.13 Recruiting and Retaining Young Adult C.51 Ba tic vi món n Volunteers: A How-To Guide ngon cho mi ngi Kevin Staszkow A Feast of Rich Food for All People C.14 Native American Lifeways and the Dac Cao Lifeway of Jesus HMONG Reverend Patrick J. Twohy, S.J. Greg and Christine Williams C.61 Faith and Culture Chue Her RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES overview of workshop sessions 9 overview of workshop sessions RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. WORKSHOPS SESSION D TALLERES SESIÓN D ENGLISH ESPAÑOL D.01 Eucharist: Source of Vocations Reverend Dan Avila Powerful Prayer Experiences for Teens Aaron Del Monte Social Media: Using the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to Share Your Faith Allison Gingras What the World Needs Now is Spiritual Mothers Pat Gohn The “Why” of Liturgical Ministry Rob Grant Aging With Grace! A New Ministry? Sister Gretchen Hailer, R.S.H.M. Make a Joyful Noise Mel Kennedy Creative Collaboration Emily Ripperger Making it Mandatory Doesn’t Make it Meaningful: Rethinking Parent Sessions for Sacramental Preparation Kevin Staszkow Forming Missionary Disciples: Faith in Action in the time of Pope Francis John Watkins D.21 ¡Basta ya! ¡Sea Parte de la Solución y Póngale un Alto a la Intimidación (Bullying) Ahora! Jossie Ceja La Constitución Dogmática sobre La Iglesia Celebra 50 Años Jim Grant Amén al Extranjero ya Que Fueron Extranjeros (Deut. 10, 19) José López Sean Mis Discípulos: Inspirando a Nuestras Parroquias a la Misión Apostólica Sergio López La Iglesia: Una Madre de Corazón Abierto César y Maricela Lucio Teología del Espíritu Santo Doctor José Antonio Medina D.02 D.03 D.04 D.05 D.06 D.07 D.08 D.09 D.10 ...the Eucharist, which is in an outstanding way the sacrament of the paschal mystery, stands at the center of the Church's life. Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 10 D.22 D.23 D.24 D.25 D.26 The Church was born of the paschal mystery. Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 KOREAN D.41 :⇌⍈㢌G㜵㉥ Kathy Cho VIETNAMESE D.51 Family Life: United in the Feast Reverend Mr. Joseph Nguyen Pham HMONG D.61 Lub Neej Txoj Kev Tso Siab thiab Kev Txhawj Xeeb Life of Hope and Concern Tua Yang One Table, One Sacred Journey, One Great Circle of Friendship REVEREND PATRICK J. TWOHY, S.J. In the Eucharist the Risen Jesus teaches us and empowers us to live a most noble way of life together. We must learn to be quiet in our inmost being to receive all that Jesus wishes to share with us. We must also be generous in reaching out to those who cry out to us for help. The Lifeway taught among the Coast Salish Native Peoples also teaches us and empowers us to live in this noble manner. We all participate together in one sacred journey made holy by the blood and tears of Jesus and the blood and tears of our Beloved and Ancestors who have gone ahead of us. The Spirit shared with us in the Eucharist and in the Coast Salish prayers, songs, and teachings opens our minds and hearts to a path of limitless, selfless, generous love. This makes possible our participation in an expanding circle of friendship that includes all living ones in the seen and unseen world. We all live in one dwelling place, one Sacred Home; the world of our experience and the world yet to come, the world seen and the world unseen, the world familiar to us and the world revealed only to the graced and loving heart. REVEREND PATRICK J. TWOHY, S.J. Father Patrick Twohy is a Jesuit priest who has worked with Native American peoples in the Pacific Northwest for over forty years. He has published two books: Finding a Way Home: Indian and Catholic Spiritual Paths of the Plateau Tribes and Beginnings, a Meditation on Coast Salish Lifeways. Both are available on www.amazon.com. Father Twohy is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Mission. ¡Unidos en el Banquete! DOCTOR JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA En la presentación principal hablaremos de la Eucaristía como fuente y culmen de la vida cristiana, y explicaremos como en la Mesa del Señor nos unimos todos los que formamos la comunidad de fe. Si bien somos diferentes en nuestra cultura, edad, lengua, tradiciones, la Eucaristía nos une a todos y nos invita a que nos respetemos todos. Cada persona y cada grupo tiene que ofrecer lo que tiene y lo que es, para que entre todos logremos la unidad en la diversidad. DOCTOR JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA José Antonio Medina obtuvo su doctorado en teología por la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca en España y es candidato para obtener el doctorado en Sociología por la misma Universidad. Es profesor en diversos institutos de formación superior de California y Nevada. Ha escrito varios libros entre los que destacan Diálogos Semanales con Jesús, Temas Calientes para Jóvenes Cristianos, Vivir el Presente, Imaginar el Futuro, Con el Corazón Lleno de Alegría, entre otros. Actualmente es consultor para la Conferencia de Obispos de California y Director de la Oficina de la Formación Continua de los Sacerdotes del Diócesis de San Bernardino. Did You Know… The communicant must not be permitted to intinct (dip) the host himself in the chalice, nor to receive the intincted host in the hand... REVEREND PATRICK J. TWOHY, S.J. & DOCTOR JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA keynote speaker / conferencia principal Offices of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Rome, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25, 2004, No. 104 11 a workshop sessions 8:40 AM - 9:55 AM ENGLISH KEYNOTE ADDRESS: One Table, One Sacred Journey, One Great Circle of Friendship Reverend Patrick J. Twohy, S.J. b workshop sessions 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM to Heart: Sacred B.01 Heart Love in the Body of Christ What unites the work of Catechists, Youth Ministers, Music Directors, Pastoral Care Givers, DREs, Secretaries and Priests? The reason for all ministry in the Church is the love of Jesus Christ, who has personally touched our hearts, and gifted us with a desire to love Him in return. In this session we will turn to the Scriptures, Sacred Art, the Saints and the Liturgy to discover the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus which is at the center of the Body of Christ, and also consider how His love beats strongly in the Heart of Mary, Mother of the Church. Come learn how to share simply and beautifully the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we offer and consecrate our ministry to Him. REVEREND GREGORY J. BEAUMONT Reverend Gregory J. Beaumont is pastor of Holy Family Church, Kingsburg, and has served as pastor or associate pastor in Lemoore, Tipton, Visalia and Clovis. He is the Ecumenical Director and Scout Chaplain for the Diocese of Fresno, and is an outdoor enthusiast. He has a degree in Botany from University of California, Davis, and in Theology from Mount Angel Seminary, Oregon, and the University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He has taught courses in Sacramental Theology and Ecclesiology in the diocesan School of Ministry courses for adult formation (New Wine) and Diaconate Formation, and has led pilgrimages to Israel, Rome, Fatima, and the California Missions. 12 Initiation B.02 Christian and the New Evangelization This workshop will address the process of Christian Initiation and its power to transform the lives of those who participate; not only catechumens, but godparents, catechists and the whole assembly as well. SISTER ROSANNE BELPEDIO, C.S.J. Sister Rosanne is presently Director for the Office of Worship in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. She has over 30 years experience working in Christian Initiation both in the United States and South America. Feast of Rich Food B.03 A for All People Whenever we gather to share meals, we sit at the same level together. Food brings people together as a reminder of being friends and family. DAC CAO Dac Cao is a permanent deacon currently serving at Church of the Assumption Parish in the Diocese of Oakland. He has been involved in catechetical ministry for over 25 years. He is a happy servant. on the Faith One B.04 Passing Relationship at a Time Going Forth B.06 Evangelization: in Joy to Share God’s Love All ministries seek to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus. A relationship that ultimately brings them to the Table or Eucharist. This workshop will explore practical suggestions within faith formation to help children, youth and families see how Jesus is active in their lives through the relationships in their lives. Pope Francis dreams of a missionary Church. How is God inviting you to participate in His mission of love? Explore ways you can experience the joy of the Gospel by sharing it with others through practical suggestions and best practices. TERRY COTTING-MOGAN Currently the Pflaum Publishing Group’s Western Regional Manager, Ms. Cotting -Mogan has over 35 years in catechetical, campus, family, youth/ young adult ministries at the parish, school and diocesan levels. She has spoken at numerous events at the local, diocesan and national levels. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, a Master of Science degree from Cardinal Stritch College, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and an Advanced Studies Certificate in Youth Ministry Training from St. Mary’s University, Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Cotting-Mogan is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group. Jesus Celebrates the B.05 Banquet of His Life; You are Invited! This session will be in a group Lectio Divina style, articulated between presenter and participants scrutinizing the Word from the heart and using the principle: Scripture explains Scripture. SISTER M. TIZIANA DAL MASETTO, P.D.D.M. Sister M. Tiziana Dal Masetto is a Sister Disciple of the Divine Master, enamored with the Eucharist, the treasure of divine beauty. She is dedicated to serving Christ by sustaining his ministers, the priests, in their path to holiness. Sister Tiziana serves as a spiritual director. Her specialty is the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She has also a passion for Liturgical worship and art. She lives a contemplative and missionary lifestyle. Sister Tiziana Dal Masetto is sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Master. KRIS EAST Kris East, Mission Promoter and Educator for Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, is an active member of All Saints Parish in Hayward, CA, a graduate of St. Mary’s College, Moranga and Oakland Diocese School for Pastoral Ministry. Ms. East is sponsored by Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. b 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM workshop sessions Engaging Middle School B.07 Students in the Holy Rosary Praying the Rosary with Middle School students can be a challenge, and rarely seems to entice them to embrace the practice. Allison has developed an interactive and interesting method for sharing this powerful prayer with this sometimes forgotten age group. This method includes thoughtful images, clear explanations, and relating each mystery to current topics facing today’s “tweens” such as social justice issues, societal and personal struggles; the virtues in real life; and relating the Sacraments every day. ALLISON GINGRAS Catholic blogger, inspirational speaker, radio host and author. Allison founded Reconciled to You (RTY) Ministries in 2009 to share the wonder and awe of living the Catholic faith in the every day. RTY accomplishes this through retreats, social media, books, blogs, and Apps. Allison has experience in both radio and television. Mrs. Gingras’ faith sharing book, “Three Persons, One God: Growing in Relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit”, encourages people to reconcile their idea of who they believe God to be, with what is taught us in Scripture and Tradition. Allison has a deep devotion to Our Lady and the Rosary, opening every retreat with a special multimedia Rosary, and has a hand-crafted line of various types of Rosaries. In addition to her RTY-Blog, Allison is a regular columnist for CatholicMom.com and CatholicLane.com. 13 b workshop sessions 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Take Joy Eucharist: Meal, Sacrifice B.08 Seriously B.10 and Summit of Faith The focus of this workshop will be presenting joy as key to the new evangelization. As Catholics, we need to take seriously our mission to bear witness of the joy that comes from knowing and following Christ, and be nourished at the Feast to which He invites us. That which gathers Catholics around the Table, is the central focus of our vocation to follow Christ, and that it centers our life of faith. SISTER ANA ROSA GORDO, R.C.M. Sister Ana Rosa, born in Spain, joined the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in 1997. She was transferred to California in 2005. Since then, she has been ministering at St. Joachim’s Church and School in Madera. Serving children and youth through Catholic education, catechesis and music has been her passion and joy for many years. Down, Simplify and B.09 Slow Sanctify: Staying Christ-Focused in Ministry Ministry can lose its passion if the minister loses balance. Reflecting on slowing down, simplifying and sanctifying our lives can keep us Christ-centered. REVEREND MONSIGNOR CRAIG F. HARRISON Monsignor Craig Harrison has been a Catholic Priest since 1987. He has been the Pastor of St. Francis Church in Mojave, and St. Joseph Church in Firebaugh. Since July 1999 he has served as Pastor of Bakersfield’s St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, his hometown parish. He received the title Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI on May 11, 2008. Monsignor Craig was born and raised in Bakersfield. After graduating from Bakersfield High School, he attended University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated with a degree in Business and Economics, with a minor in Psychology. He attended the Seminary at St. John’s in Camarillo and received a Master’s Degree in Divinity. He is author of “Angel Girl,” a children’s book. 14 REVEREND JEAN-MICHAEL LASTIRI Born in Pomona, California, and raised in Hanford, California, Father Lastiri entered seminary at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, in 1978 and was ordained a deacon in 1984. He was ordained a priest at St. John’s Cathedral in Fresno on April 27, 1985. Father Lastiri has served in the parishes of St. Anne in Porterville; St. Philip the Apostle in Bakersfield; Holy Family in Visalia; Our Lady of Mercy/St. Patrick in Merced; Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Fresno; Our Lady of the Sierra in Oakhurst; and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hanford. He has served as Diocesan Director of Detention Ministries and presently serves as the Diocesan Director of Worship. Christ to One Another: Being B.11 Intercultural in Today’s Church As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to love one another. The concern of how cultural groups interact with one another is one lens through which we may view this paradigm. This workshop will provide an overview of culture and race in the United States and how our particular history continues to inform our present ministerial contexts. The second half of this workshop will provide practical suggestions and methods for the goal of developing intercultural competency skills for the participants. REVEREND RICKY MANALO, C.S.P. Father Ricky Manalo, CSP, is a Paulist priest who was born in New York and grew up in New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in music composition from the Manhattan School of Music, his Master of Arts from the Washington Theological Union, and his Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union. He is a liturgical composer and his CDs and songbooks are published by Oregon Catholic Press, GIA Publications, and iTunes. His music has been performed by symphonies and in various venues from national conferences to papal Masses. He serves as an advisor to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Secretariate of Cultural Diversity in the Church and is a member of the Catholic Theological Society of America, the North American Academy of Liturgy, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (past board member), and Societas Liturgica. He resides at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral in Chinatown, San Francisco. Father Ricky Manalo is sponsored by Santa Clara University. B.12 The Feast and Those Who are Hungry: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching The General Directory for Catechesis reminds us “the history of humanity is not journeying towards nothingness” but is taken up by God and transformed in Christ. Inaugurated in the person of Jesus, God’s reign of justice, love and peace is among us. The call to conversion is fundamental for catechesis (#102). Incorporate social justice concepts into catechesis, reflections for liturgy of the word and daily life in the Catholic Christian. JANET MILLER Janet Miller is the author and designer of Friends on the Way: A Children’s Catechumenate Resource offered at TeamRCIA.com. She has a Master of Arts degree in Catechetics from Santa Clara University and 50 years of faith formation experience. Some of her many roles have included being an RCIA and liturgy director; faith formation facilitator; Catholic school teacher; and facilitator for catechist, youth ministry, diaconate, and master catechist formation. Janet shared her knowledge by writing for and editing Celebrating the Lectionary. She is the author of Family Advent-ures, Family Prayers and Activities: Weekly Guides, and Catechizing for Justice: a Six-Session Program to Promote the Gospel Mission. She is the lead editor of FaithDays! and Forming Ministers for Whole Community Faith Formation, selected by the Library of Congress for its social significance. Her books are available from Resource Publications, Inc. Janet has contributed to publications including Ministry and Liturgy, Catechist Connection, and Eucharistic Ministry. She was a regular on the television program, Breaking Open the Word and featured on Yesterday, Today and Forever and Grapevine on KNXT-TV, Fresno. She has been a speaker at the East Coast Conference on Religious Education and at ministry formation conferences in Alaska and Oakland. Gaudium: B.13 Evangelii Kerygma and Social Action for Youth and Young Adults Pope Francis’ compelling exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, has ignited lively discussion among world leaders, bishops, clergy, youth and young adult ministers and catechists. His personality and words are infusing the Church with new life and vigor. Young and old alike find hope for a renewed Church. Pope Francis’ contribution to the modern Church is his insistence that the joyful proclamation of Jesus as Lord and Savior and the commitment to social action are inseparable. This workshop will survey themes within Evangelii Gaudium and give you ideas for lesson plans, class/group discussions, and new service learning projects that address the structural factors of economic injustice. The content will touch on the following: Jesus and Evangelization; solidarity with the poor; and social action that addresses the reasons mentioned in Evangelii Gaudium for an unjust economic order. b 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM workshop sessions REVEREND JON PEDIGO, S.T.L. Father Jon Pedigo, STL, is a native of the Bay Area. Since his ordination to the Diocese of San Jose in 1991, Father Pedigo has been involved with several local social justice causes, civic affairs, and interfaith dialogues. Father Pedigo serves as Pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in the East Side of the city of San Jose. Currently he is the Diocesan Director for Justice for Immigrants in the Diocese of San Jose. Father Pedigo is a 2004 recipient of the Martin Luther King Good Neighbor Award and has been awarded the 2008 Immigrant Advocate of the Year by SIREN (Services, Immigrants, Rights and Education Network), the 2010 Director’s Award from the Human Rights Commission of Santa Clara County, and the Cesar Chavez Social Justice Award from American Muslim Voice. He is an active PACT clergy leader and serves on the Sacred Heart Community Service Board, and the Inter-Faith Council on Economics and Justice Board of Santa Clara County and is a 2012 Rockwood Fellow for Immigrant Leaders in California. Father Pedigo holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from San Francisco State University and a Master of Music from Indiana University, Bloomington. Father Pedigo did his theology studies at St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park, and holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. Father Pedigo is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group. 15 b workshop sessions 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM are People B.14 What Experiencing in Church? The workshop offers a look at several recent surveys (including Pew Forum, Willow Creek, Barna Group and Gallup) on the impact of Christian worship on the believer. Why do people walk away from the religion of their birth and what can we do to strengthen the liturgical life of our parishes? How can the language of a contemporary liturgical spirituality draw people deeper into the mystery of our faith? What can parish leaders do to stem the tide of those who walk away from our Catholic family? DOCTOR DALE SIEVERDING Currently Dr. Sieverding is Director of Liturgy and Music for St. Monica Catholic Community in Santa Monica, a parish of 9,000 households. He was recruited in early 2010 to join the parish team at St. Monica’s to serve on the Senior Leadership Team alongside the pastor, parish life administrator and two pastoral associates with complete oversight for the direction and coordination of parish liturgical life including music, liturgy, art and environment, liturgical ministries and supervision of five choral directors and sacraments coordinator. In addition he has served on the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Liturgical Commission for three years and was elected Vice-Chair (past secretary) of the Commission, Chair of the Liturgical Design Review Commission; and Formation Coordinator and Research Consultant for the Office for Worship. He is extensively published in pastoral liturgy circles and assists the Office for Worship. Church? c workshop sessions 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Your C.01 Reach Teens, Guaranteed! Whether you are a catechist, teacher, youth minister, or parent, this workshop will provide simple, practical strategies you can use to spark meaningful conversations with teens about values, relationships, and faith. AARON DEL MONTE Aaron Del Monte has spent his entire adult life dedicated to teaching and ministering to young people. He and his wife, Sherry, are the Coordinators of Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove, California, where they have served for the past ten years. Aaron is currently the Vice President of Development at Cornerstone Media, Inc., a non-profit youth ministry resource that uses popular music as a powerful communication tool. Aaron and Sherry are the proud parents of A.J. (13), Angelina (10) and Analisa (6). Mr. Del Monte is sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor. 16 Wellness C.02 The of Hope Wellness is not the absence of illness or suffering. However, despite the challenges one might experience from tragedy, injury, or illness, our Catholic faith provides an opportunity for redemption through our suffering. Hope is not a wanderlust “Disney princess” emotion. It is a real understanding and knowledge that God’s love can provide us with peace and well-being, even to the point of what the presenters refer to as a “life-giving death.” Hope draws from both faith and love to enable all of us the ability to achieve “wholeness” and true wellness within our body, mind, and spirit, despite the challenges we might experience. This presentation will illustrate those truths through moving and inspiring stories as seen through the lens of Catholic teaching on faith, hope, and love. CARLOS AND SALLY FLORES Carlos and Sally Flores are a husband and wife, registered nursing couple with a combined 52 years of nursing experience and a combined 56 years of experience in Catholic ministry. In addition to their nursing specialties, both are Faith Community Nurses trained through the Global Education program at California State University, Fresno. Sally is the Palliative Care Nurse for Clovis Community Hospital. She acquired a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry through Holy Names University in 2010 and is cocoordinator for the Diocese of Fresno Health Ministry Office. Carlos is the Trauma Coordinator for Children’s Hospital Central California and also works as a non-paid professional for Raphael Health Ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Clovis. Carlos has been commissioned for Lay Ecclesial Ministry upon completion of the Diocese of Fresno New Wine program in May 2014. They enjoy the blessings of family life with their 4 sons and are parishioners of Divine Mercy Mission in Clovis. Vatican II’s Dogmatic C.03 Constitution on the Church Celebrates 50 Years! “Lumen Gentium”, Vatican II’s monumental document on the Church is 50 years old this year. What is at its core? Why is it so important? What are some of its major insights and teachings? What led up to its proclamation on November 21, 1964 and how has this document inspired and guided us since then? These are the issues we will be discussing at this workshop. Come prepared with a copy of the Documents of Vatican II and an open mind ready to be challenged by what “Lumen Gentium” proposes us to be. JIM GRANT Jim Grant has a Master’s degree in Education and Pastoral Ministry from Boston College and 35 years experience in Religious Education and Ministry Formation. Having lived in the Dominican Republic (3 years) and Israel (1 year) changed forever his approach to scripture study, interfaith dialogue and church ministry. Happily married with three grown children, he currently hosts and produces two programs for KNXT, the Fresno Diocesan Station. One is the “Gospel of Luke” and the other is a brand new effort called, “Parish Profile” in which different parishes all across the diocese will be visited, interviewed and featured over the air and on our website, knxt.tv. The Liturgical C.04 Guitarist Developing the technical and pastoral skills that help a guitarist move from being a "guitarist who plays in church" to being a "liturgical musician who plays guitar." This 35-year veteran composer, recording artist and teacher would love to work with you to develop and build on the skills you already have and take you to the next level of ever-more effective music ministry as guitarist. Want to learn how to bring out the richness and subtlety of your instrument as a tool for leading prayer? Add to your skills as a rhythm guitarist by learning to incorporate melody and percussion into your playing? Want to learn how to embellish OCP and GIA accompaniments with improvised arrangements? They Shall C.05 Be Comforted! Jesus often spoke of reaching out to those who mourn—he even raised folks from the dead! Each parish can have a vibrant outreach ministry to those who are grieving the death of a loved one and planning the funeral celebration. It simply needs a committed coordinator, a mission focus and trained volunteers. This session will be about how to begin/ enliven this ministry in your parish. c 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM workshop sessions SISTER GRETCHEN HAILER, R.S.H.M. Sister Gretchen is a lifelong catechist who has formed catechists and catholic school religion teachers in a number of dioceses. She has written an introductory parish catechist formation process (Echoing the Word - Paulist Press) For the last twelve years Sister Gretchen has been on the Bereavement Training Team for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and also is involved in hospice work for TrinityCare Hospice. At present, she conducts workshops and retreats for older believers and the parish personnel who minister with and for them. ROB GRANT Defining church as “the compassion of God lived and poured into the world,” Rob Grant has been a fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area pastoral scene for over 30 years as parish liturgist, director of music, composer, workshop presenter, liturgical artist, writer, teacher and Campus Minister. Rob brings a passionate presence and keen understanding of the theory and practice of building and fostering the sense of Church as a dynamic, Incarnation-facilitating force in the world. Co-founder and chair of the Northern California Lay Convocation, he has been an advocate for lay empowerment and education, and in that capacity serves as a member of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Pastoral Council His forthcoming book, Bound for Joy is a practical scriptural “how to,” unfolding the scriptural readings of each Sunday, and developing from them, daily meditations that bring the Sundays’ lessons to life each day of the week. His Pastoral Ministry Master’s thesis, We Are What We Eat: How Musical Texts Shape the Theology, Paradigms and Values of the Faithful has helped form and vitalize the liturgical life of campuses and parishes across the country. 17 c workshop sessions 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM A Faith of C.06 Their Own This session introduces some of the rich stories of women of the Hebrew Bible. The challenges and trials of these faithful women are still some of the same ones we face today. We will discuss how we can take their stories to find encouragement and insight to apply to our own lives. MEL KENNEDY Mel Kennedy is a Catholic recording artist and inspiration performer. She gives motivational and liturgical workshops. Mel is a National Association of Pastoral Musicians’ Certified Cantor Colleague. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Fullerton. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from the Catholic Theological Union. She is a graduate of the Genesis Institute (a three-year lay formation program) and has also completed many STEP courses from Notre Dame University. The former Mrs. Anaheim Hills has shared her captivating ministry at concerts, prayer services, retreats and conferences across the country. In addition to her live performances, she has released five contemporary Christian CDs. Become a Joyful Catechist! C.07 Find Positive Ways to Use Your Gifts and Talents Passing on the faith is life-giving for both the catechist and the learners. This engaging and lively presentation will help you discover ways to keep the love and passion alive in your faith formation classes. Take home informative ways to be a capable and confident catechist! Around the World C.08 Through the Liturgical Year How do Christians celebrate the liturgy in other parts of the world? Is the Church Roman or Universal or both? This workshop will help us experience the rich diversity, which exists in the Roman Catholic liturgy. Understanding how people in other cultures worship may help us experience the richness of the Roman Rite more completely. REVEREND RICKY MANALO, C.S.P. See biography listed for Workshop Session B.11. C.09 Welcoming Newcomers to the Feast: RCIA for Families and Children Together we will explore the principles of the RCIA and adaptations for children, especially those enumerated in RCIA #75. A “suitable catechesis” for the catechumenate employs many dynamics to form the newly converted as “set out on a spiritual journey.” The workshop draws on Friends on the Way, a RCIA program for children and families. Participants planning to attend may email their own questions to [email protected], preferably by October 1. JANET MILLER RONALD LAMPING Ron Lamping is currently a Senior Sales representative for RCL Benziger serving Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Ron worked on the RCL Faith First series and several other projects as a senior editor for -- Resource for Christian Living in Allen, Texas. Previously, Ron taught junior high for 13 years in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Ron was also a director of religious education for 9 years in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Ron studied graduate theology at Mount Saint Mary Seminary of the West, the Athenaeum of Ohio. Ron holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Education from Fordham University, Bronx, New York, and a M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Ron resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Lamping is sponsored by RCL Benziger. 18 See biography listed for Workshop Session B.12. The Church draws her life from Christ in the Eucharist; by Him she is fed and by Him she is enlightened. Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 If All the World’s a Stage, C.10 Does That Make Jesus the Stage Manager? Youth Why a bit of theatricality in your everyday life is not only healthy but can also strengthen your faith. Each stage of your life can be seen as a new scene in the show known as “your life”. Michael will share techniques that have helped him climb the corporate ladder and find his calling in ministry. He will prove why theatre and ministry are a perfect fit. Come and join Michael for an hour that may show that the drama you are living may actually be a comedy. MICHAEL SALINAS Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Art from California State University, Fresno, and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministries from Holy Names University in Oakland, California. He and his lovely wife, Cyndi, have three wonderful children, Simon, Isaiah and Caroline. The family attends St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fresno. Developing Life-Giving C.12 Liturgies for Children and A walk through “The Directory for Masses with Children” and “From Age to Age: The Challenge of Worship with Adolescents” which was recently updated by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministries. Concrete examples from a large parish with Elementary, High School and Comprehensive Religious Education programs. c 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM workshop sessions DOCTOR DALE SIEVERDING See biography listed for Workshop Session B.14. For the past ten years Mike and Cyndi have been involved in the Catholic Engaged Encounter ministry, presenting marriage preparation retreats along side some of Fresno’s most faithful couples. In September 2013 Michael joined Right to Life of Central California as their Outreach Director and immediately jumped right into organizing and facilitating the local 40 Days for Life campaign. He oversaw the Rachel’s Vineyard ministry activities as well as reached out to the Spanishspeaking population of the Referred to as Modern Day Slavery, human trafficking is an assault on human Central Valley. Trafficking: C.11 Human What You Think it is and What You Might be Appalled to Learn On January 1, 2014, Michael became the Executive Director of Right to Life of Central California, bringing with him over fifteen years of community outreach experience and a lifetime of striving to serve the Lord. His dedication to the sanctity of human life, from conception to natural death, inspires all he does for Right to Life of Central California, and in his personal life. Mr. Salinas is sponsored by Right to Life of Central California. dignity and is an issue of international, national, and “neighborhood” concern. It is at once surprising, and yet not surprising, that in the 21st century, millions of men, women and children are enslaved “under the radar”. What drives this multimillion dollar a year industry? You may be surprised at some of the answers. SISTER MARIE FRANCIS SCHROEPFER, C.S.J. Sister Marie Francis Schroepfer, CSJ, was born and raised in Los Angeles and in 1963, after two years of college, entered the Los Angeles Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet. She has ministered over the years as teacher, high school business manager, and staff to the province treasurer of her religious congregation. In 1998, Sister moved to Bakersfield after being hired by Catholic Charities as a Community Building Facilitator for Kern County. She currently ministers as the Assistant Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno, specifically for the southern part of the diocese. Sister enjoys spectator sports and loves the outdoors. Riding horses is one of her most pleasurable activities. She enjoys the company of her playful beagle mix that she found eleven years ago and named Keeper. 19 c workshop sessions 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM and Retaining C.13 Recruiting Young Adult Volunteers: A How-To Guide Young adult Catholics in their 20s and 30s are often an untapped source of gifts, energy and expertise in our parish ministries. This workshop will explore what every parish ministry coordinator needs to know about young adult Catholics, and give practical advice on how to engage and connect them to parish life. KEVIN STASZKOW Kevin has served on the parish level as Youth Minister, Young Adult Minister, Director of Religious Education, RCIA Director, and Director of Adult Faith Formation. He currently serves as the Direct or of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Sacramento. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from University of California, Berkeley, and an Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministries from Holy Names University. Kevin and his wife, Paula, live in Roseville, California with their seven-year-old twin daughters. Mr. Staszkow is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group. New Evangelization for C.41 Korean American Catholics (Korean) Reverend Kim will talk about the Korean American Catholic identity and how culture has affected our faith as a migrant community from Korea to the United States. Also, he will talk about reasons for the decline in the number of Korean American Catholics and the need for new evangelization in our own life and to be witnesses of the Gospel to our local community. REVEREND STEVE KIM Father Steve Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the Bay Area as a child. He grew up in Palo Alto and entered seminary after high school. He graduated from Santa Clara University and St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, and was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of San Jose in 2011. Reverend Kim currently serves the English and Spanish communities at St. Lucy Parish in Campbell, California. American Lifeways C.14 Native and the Lifeway of Jesus An exploration of the complementarity and mutual enrichment of the two sacred lifeways becoming the strength for one sacred journey together. REVEREND PATRICK J. TWOHY, S.J. Father Patrick Twohy is a Jesuit priest who has worked with Native American peoples in the Pacific Northwest for over forty years. He has published two books: Finding a Way Home: Indian and Catholic Spiritual Paths of the Plateau Tribes and Beginnings, a Meditation on Coast Salish Lifeways. Both are available on www.amazon.com. Father Twohy is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Mission. GREG AND CHRISTINE WILLIAMS As husband and wife, Greg and Christine have worked to educate both Native American Catholics and the Catholic community in general of the commonalities between Native American traditions and the Catholic faith. With St. Kateri Tekakwitha as a bridge, Greg (a member of the Crow Tribe and a convert himself) along with his wife, Christine (Chichimecca/Crow and cradle Catholic), work to evangelize and share the immense love Saint Kateri had for Christ. 20 C.51 Ba tic vi món n ngon cho mi ngi A Feast of Rich Food for all People (Vietnamese) Bt c c lúc nào chúng t hp dùng ba, ai trong chúng ta cng ngi xung nh nhau. Th c n a con ngi n gn nhau nh bn hu và gia ình và là s nhc nh mình cn có nhau. Th c n cng c biu l s d lng và an. Nhng món an chúng ta dùng ba c nói lên mình là ai qua s liên i vi ngi khác, nht là gia mình vi Chúa Giêsu trong Thánh Th. Vy iu gì xy ra khi ngi mình quen bit vng mt, có lúc h ch mun n mt mình, hoc là h không thy thoi mái c ngi chung bàn? DAC CAO Dac Cao is a permanent deacon currently serving at Church of the Assumption Parish in the Diocese of Oakland. He has been involved in catechetical ministry for over 25 years. He is a happy servant. Faith and C.61 Culture (Hmong) Chue Her, yuav explore ntawm kev ntseeg thiab culture li no tias: Kev ntseeg yog Tswv Ntuj, yog kev cawm seev, yog txoj sia ntawm neeg lub neej, yog txoj kev coj lub qab ntuj neeg mus taug Tswv Ntuj txoj kev tau txoj sia nyob ib txhis. Culture, tsuas yog txoj kev coj noj coj ua ntawm nyias xeem neeg kev coj kam thiab ua kam los lawm xwb, yuav muab coj los piv tsis tau rau Tswv Ntuj, tej yam culture uas tseem zoo kuj yuav tau kkaws kawm thiab siv. c 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM workshop sessions CHUE HER Chue Her yug nyob Luangprabang, Laos. Nws yog ib tug qub tub rog nrog Royal of Laos thiab tau pab thaum lub caij MesKas ua rog nrog Vietnam. Thaum xyoo 1980, tom qab teb chaws Los Tsuas tau poob, Chue thiab tsev neeg tau khiav tawm teb chaws tuaj mus ua neeg thoj nam taw grog nyob rau lub yeej cawm siav Ban Vinai, Thailand. Tau tawm teb chaws Thaib tuaj mus ua lub neej tshiab rau lub nroog Orange County, California. Tsiv Orange County los nyob nroog Fresno thiab tau ua hauj lwm rau Fresno Unified School District. Tam sim no nws retire lawm. Mark Your Calendars NOW! Congress 2015 October October 10 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 " 21 d workshop sessions 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM D.01 Eucharist: Source of Vocations The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. So it is no surprise that it is also the fountain from which one’s true calling also flows. In the Eucharistic feast we are called by Christ to share in his gift of abundant life and we are sent to proclaim that life to the world with our lives. In this presentation Fr. Dan will speak to the connection between celebrating the Eucharist well and the promotion and nurturing of vocations. REVEREND DAN AVILA Reverend Dan Avila is Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Fresno and the Administrator for Our Lady of Victory parish in Fresno. He has been a priest for 25 years and served as a pastor for most of those years. Social Media: Using the D.03 Gifts of the Holy Spirit to Share Your Faith Pope Francis said, “the Holy Spirit is himself the gift of God, and he in turn imparts seven gifts”. Each of these gifts, once properly understood, can illuminate many ways to share the Catholic Faith using social and new media outlets. From Facebook to Twitter, Pinterest to Instagram, the Holy Spirit can guide our New Evangelization efforts. ALLISON GINGRAS See biography listed for Workshop Session B.07. the World Needs D.04 What Now is Spiritual Mothers An uplifting presentation for women based on the author’s book, “Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood”. This presentation profiles the mission of women in light of St. John Paul II’s landmark writings on the feminine genius and theology of the body. This talk will explore the gift of womanhood, and special emphasis will be given to the unique exercise of spiritual maturity inherent in all women and each vocation. PAT GOHN Powerful Prayer D.02 Experiences for Teens Providing teens with quality prayer experiences is great. Showing and encouraging teens to pray on their own is even better! This workshop will provide simple and practical strategies you can use to help young people make prayer a meaningful part of their lives. AARON DEL MONTE See biography listed for Workshop Session C.01. 22 Author of “Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious”, Pat Gohn is also a catechist, columnist, and podcaster. After many years as a wife and mother who was also involved in parish ministry, she returned to college and earned an Master of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University in Steubenville in 2008. She also holds a Certification in Adult Formation Leadership from the University of Dayton. Today she is active in online Catholic media with regular columns at Patheos, Catholic Mom, Catholic Digest, Amazing Catechists, and her own blog, “My Back Porch”. She has a special love for working with women’s ministries. She has been married to Bob for over 30 years and together they have raised three young adults. They enjoy travel, music, and motoring around New England in Bob’s restored MGB. They are involved at their local parish and are regular adorers of the Blessed Sacrament. Ms. Gohn is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston / Ave Maria Press. The “Why” of Liturgical Make a D.05 Ministry D.07 Joyful Noise We put a lot of focus in our ministry on developing our professional skills (the HOW of our ministry), and the repertoire we sing (the WHAT). In this workshop, we’ll spend some time exploring and recommitting to the most important part of our ministry--the WHY of what we do. How would our ministry be different if we called ourselves "Liturgical Ministers" and not just “music leaders,” “readers,” or “servers” or “EMs”? How do we move from performance to empowerment? How do we balance the legitimate needs of personal piety with the call to communal renewal? How do the musical choices we make and the way we proclaim the Word and serve at the altar bring to flesh the transformative intent of Liturgy? This workshop will explore these questions and more. “Good music makes the liturgical prayers of the Christian community more alive…” (Sing to the Lord – 5). In this presentation, for both the new and experienced music minister, we will discuss the various roles of this ministry and how they work together at liturgy. We will review basic music theory and brushup on techniques for learning new music. ROB GRANT If you have ever felt stumped on how to make a big vision a reality, this workshop is for you! We will dive into effective collaboration and networking with your parish as well as with your Deanery and Diocese. You will be given real life examples of true synergy and help you define and plan your visions. Although this workshop is framed for youth ministry, any ministry that desires to use connections to improve the effectiveness of ministry and free up time in your day will find the information useful! See biography listed for Workshop Session C.04. With Grace! D.06 Aging A New Ministry? What about the older believers in your midst (you know, the ones who financed the parish)? Does your parish provide catechesis for them or do you simply offer an afternoon of bingo or cards? Remember, Jesus played with children and taught adults! This session will look at practical suggestions for sprucing up your ministry with and to senior adults. SISTER GRETCHEN HAILER, R.S.H.M. See biography listed for Workshop Session C.05. d 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM workshop sessions MEL KENNEDY See biography listed for Workshop Session C.06. D.08 Creative Collaboration EMILY RIPPERGER Emily Ripperger is a youth minister for middle school youth at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Bakersfield, California. She has served in full time ministry for the last six years in the Diocese of Fresno. Emily also serves as the coordinator for the Kern-Inyo Deanery for Youth Ministry (KIDYM) and has served as a speaker, event coordinator, and retreat leader all over California. She is also a contributing writer for Life Teen and has a heart for youth and desires to share her passion for Jesus with them so that their families may be brought closer to Him through the hand of Our Blessed Mother! 23 d workshop sessions 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Making it Mandatory D.09 Doesn’t Make it Meaningful: Rethinking Parent Sessions for Sacramental Preparation Most parish sacramental preparation processes have required parent sessions. But often attendance is weak, participation is low, and attitude is less than enthusiastic. Sometimes it feels like the sessions are a waste of time for everyone involved. It doesn’t have to be that way! This practical workshop will help you design parent sessions for First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation and/or RCIA adapted for children that are engaging, challenging and effective. KEVIN STASZKOW See biography listed for Workshop Session C.13. Mr. Staszkow is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group. 24 Forming Missionary D.10 Disciples: Faith in Action in the time of Pope Francis We will examine the underlying themes of Catholic Social Teaching. We will emphasize practical simulations to foster an understanding of the current need for charity and justice in our world and we will explore specific and practical ways to foster a spirit of charity and justice in our ministries, highlighting current initiatives promoting global solidarity and the protection of the dignity of the poor and vulnerable. JOHN WATKINS John Watkins, holds a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Administration from the University of San Francisco, and coordinates the Offices for Respect Life and Social Justice for the Diocese of Oakland. There he has spearheaded and coordinated various ministries, from human trafficking and immigration reform, to post-abortion healing and prison ministry. Before working at the diocese, Mr. Watkins worked at Catholic Charities in San Francisco, ministering to homeless parents and children, as the children's program coordinator. An energetic, informative speaker and engaging story-teller, who brings keen personal insight and experience into all his presentations, he enlivens and emboldens his audience to live the Gospel message with one's whole heart. Mr. Watkins currently resides in Alameda, California with his wife and two sons. D.41 ⇌⍈㢌G㜵㉥ (Korean) The Spirituality of Table Fellowship: All are invited and welcomed to the Lord’s Feast. What do we bring to the Table as Korean-Americans? How can we live the spirituality of the Lord’s Feast in daily living? This workshop will explore ways to live the spirituality of hospitality in our daily life. 㨰␌㢌G㣈㾌㜄⏈G㛨⏄G⌸Ạ⇌G㸼 ╌㛼㏩⏼␘. 㟤⫠⏈G䚐㢬G㢨ⴰ 㣄⦐㉐Gⱨ㛻㡸G㣈㾌㜄Gᴴ㫴ḔG㝴㉐G⇌⍀ᾀ㟈? 㟤 ⫠G㜄㉐G㛨⛯᷀G⇌⍈㢌G㜵㉥㡸GG㍌G㢼㡸ᾀ 㟈? 㢨G㐐ᴸG䚜G䞌㢌G㜵㉥㜄G䚨G䚜G䞈䚨G ⸨ᷔ㏩⏼␘ KATHY CHO Katherine Ja-Eun Cho currently works in the Diocese of San Bernardino as the Director of Ministry with Youth Office. She is also a spiritual director and healer. At the age of 16, she immigrated to the United States and has been actively involved in ministry ever since. She has worked in Liturgical Ministry, Music Ministry, Catechetical Ministry, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Spiritual Direction Ministry, as well as Healing Ministry. Kathy has four young adult children and lives in San Bernardino. D.61 Lub Neej Txoj Kev Tso Siab thiab Kev Txhawj Xeeb Life of Hope and Concern (Hmong) As a believer we are full of hope, yet we are bombarded with worldly concern. This workshop, will reflect on the hope and promise that God gives us and address our worldly concern through faith and the Word of God. Peb los ua ib tug neeg ntseeg peb yeej muaj kev tso siab, tab sis ntsib kev txhawj xeeb ntau yam. Lub rooj cob qhia no peb yuav los xav txog txoj kev tso siab thiab kev cog lus uas Tswv Ntuj muab rau peb thiab nrhiav kev daws peb txoj kev txhawj xeeb los ntawm txoj kev ntseeg thiab Tswv Ntuj Cov Lus. d 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM workshop sessions TUA YANG Tua Yang is a catechist teaching RCIA for the Hmong Catholics at Our Lady of Victory Parish, Fresno. He is currently serving as vice-chair for Hmong Catholic Community Our Lady of Victory Parish Council Life Coordinator. He is a convert from Hmong 㫆㧦㦖G䃊䌖Ⰲ⋮⓪G䡚㨂G㌢⻚⋮❪⏎Gᾦῂ㼃㠦㍲G㼃㏢⎚ὒ Shamanism and has been serving the church in various 㦮G ❪⩟䎆⪲G 㧒䞮ἶG 㧞┺. 㫆㝾⓪G 16㌊㠦G Ṗ㫇ὒG 䞾℮G⹎ῃ positions such as: Hmong Catholic Youth President, Hmong 㦒⪲G㧊⹒䞲G䤚G㡂⩂㟒G㌂⳿㠦G⽟㌂䢲☯㦚G䟊㢪┺. 㫆㝾⓪G Catholic Parish Council Secretary, KNXT-TV 49/38 Hmong 㩚⪖ὒ, 㩚⪖㦢㞛, 㭒㧒䞯ᾦ, 㼃㏢⎚ὒG 㼃⎚㌂⳿, 㡗㩗㰖☚ Catholic TV program coordinator, and currently a Third year New 㢖G 䂮㥶㌂⳿㠦G 㫛㌂䟊㢪┺. 㫆㝾⓪G 20╖㦮G 4㧦⎖⯒G ⚦㠞ἶG Wine student through the Diocese of Fresno School of Ministry. Tua holds a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering and ㌢⻚⋮❪⏎㠦G㌊ἶ㧞┺. currently works as a Project Engineer for Schneider-Electric in Clovis, California. Due to his extensive experience, he has been invited to speak to various Hmong communities and retreats. Tua is happily married with five children. Nkias Tuam Yaj yog ib tug qhia kev ntseeg RCIA rau cov Hmoob Catholic nyob rau tim lub tsev teev An adult has choices in his/her life: a single, a vocation (priest, ntuj Our Lady of Victory. Tam sis no nws yog tus religious), a married person. lwm coj nyob hauv pawg ntseeg Hmoob nyob tim Our Lady of Victory. Nws tsev neeg ib txwm coj If marriage is the choice, what are the transitional steps? What Hmoob kev cai dab qhuas es mam los ntseeg are challenges in a marriage life? Ntuj. Txij li los ntseeg Ntuj lawd, nws kuj tau tuav ntau txoj hauj lwm rau lub koom txoos xws li: Hmoob Catholic cov tub ntxhais hluas tus thawj REVEREND MR. JOSEPH NGUYEN coj, tus tuav ntawv rau lub koom txoos Hmoob Catholic, Tus tuav KNXT TV 49/38 Hmoob PHAM Catholic TV Tshaj Ntuj Lus, thiab tam sim no tab Deacon Joseph Nguyen Pham, D.Min., is an active tom kawm xyoo 3 nyob hauv New Wine Program. deacon of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Nkias Tuam kawm tiav Electrical Engineer thiab Texas. He has been assigned to serve at Vietnamese tam sis no ua ib tug Project Engineer rau Martyrs Church in Houston, Texas since 1994. He is a Schneider-Electric nyob lub nroog Clovis, Doctor of Pharmacy (2011) and served as a NASA California. Tsis tas li ntawd nws kuj raug caw mus contract engineer from 1989 to 2007. hais lus rau tej lub koob tsheej thiab rooj sau siab. Nkias Tuam muaj txij muaj nkawm lawm thiab yog ib leej txiv rau 5 tug me nyuam. Life: United D.51 Family in the Feast (Vietnamese) 25 REGISTRATION FORM Diocese of Fresno Congress 2014 Saturday, October 11, 2014 1550 North Fresno Street Fresno, California 93703 United in the Feast Telephone: 559-488-7474 www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress Deaneries: Fresno Metropolitan Fresno Rural Kern/Inyo Merced/Mariposa Tulare/Kings —— PLEASE PRINT —— TO RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION NOTICE OF YOUR REGISTRATION, YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS MUST BE ENTERED. Name Mailing Address City and ZIP Code Telephone E-mail Parish and City Ministries in which I am serving Do you have any special needs? WORKSHOPS 8:40 - 9:55 INDICATE ALL 3 CHOICES 1st Choice A- Keynote Address 2nd Choice (IF 1ST CHOICE IS FILLED) 3rd Choice (IF 2ND CHOICE IS FILLED) 10:15 - 11:30 12:45 - 2:00 2:30 - 3:45 INDICATE SESSION # INDICATE SESSION # INDICATE SESSION # BBB- CCC- DDD- FEES FOR REGISTRATION AND LUNCH Amount Paid (Registration will not be processed without payment unless authorized by the parish.) Early Bird Registration by September 2 — $30.00 1a (No refunds after September 3. Partial Scholarships are available only upon request by September 3.) (Tickets will be maile d to your address above by October 1.) 10% Group Registration Discount for 12 or more people from the same parish — $27.00 1b (Only if all registration forms are received by September 3.) Regular Registration (September 3 - October 1) — $40.00 1c (Registrations received after October 1 will be processed but must be picked up at the “Will Call” Registration Booth.) Lunch: 2 Turkey Roast Beef Tuna Vegetarian — Add $8.50 Each (All lunches that are checked must be pre-paid.) NOT AVAILABLE AFTER SEPTEMBER 2. Many Congress and Youth Day participants cannot attend our Congress and Youth Day without scholarships. Help support our youth, farm workers, and catechists by donating to this formation fund. Scholarship Donation: 3 TOTAL All cancellations must be in writing and received before September 3 and will incur a $5.00 processing fee. (Registrants that do not attend {No-shows} are still responsible for the payment of all Congress fees.) (Registrations are not transferable. No substitutions allowed.) $ $ $ $ $ $ At the Congress, I am willing to serve (if I am needed): by introducing a Speaker as a Greeter as a Lector as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion How did you hear about Congress? Parish Staff Parish Group Parish Bulletin KNXT-TV Diocesan Newspaper Office of Ministries Diocesan Web Site Facebook Other: ____________________________ Number of years I have attended this annual event: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6-10 11-15 16-20 DIOCESAN USE ONLY: Reg. #_______________ Date _______________ Ck. # ______________ Amt. ______________ 26 21-25 Children under age 14 will not be admitted. PLANILLA DE INSCRIPCION Diócesis de Fresno Congreso 2014 Sábado, 11 de Octubre del 2014 1550 North Fresno Street Fresno, California 93703 Unidos en el Banquete Teléfono: 559-488-7474 www.dioceseoffresno.org/congreso Decanatos: Fresno Metropolitano Fresno Rural Kern/Inyo Merced/Mariposa Tulare/Kings FAVOR DE USAR LETRA DE MOLDE PARA RECEBIR LA CONFIRMACION DE SU INSCRIPCION, SU DIRECCION DE CORREO ELECTRONICO DEBE SER INGRESADO. Nombre Completo Domicilio Completo Ciudad y Código Postal Teléfono Correo Electrónico Parroquia y Ciudad Ministerios en los cuales estoy sirviendo Necesidades Especiales TALLERES 8:40 - 9:55 (Indique las 3 Selecciones) (Indique los #s de las Sesiones) 1ra Selección da 2 Selección (Si la primera selección está llena) 3ra Selección (Si la segunda selección está llena) AAA- 10:15 - 11:30 B- Conferencia Principal 12:45 - 2:00 2:30 - 3:45 (Indique los #s de las Sesiones) (Indique los #s de las Sesiones) CCC- DDD- COSTO DE LA INSCRIPCION Y EL ALMUERZO Cantidad Pagada (Su registro no será procesado si no va acompañado del pago sólo que sea autorizado por la parroquia.) 1a Inscripción Adelantada hasta Septiembre 2 — $30.00 (No devolución después del 3 de Septiembre. Becas Parciales Disponibles sólo que se pidan para el 3 de Septiembre.) (Boleto s se enviaran por correo al domicilio escrito arriba para el 1 de Octubre.) Un Descuento de 10% para un Registro de Grupo de 12 o más personas de la misma Parroquia — $27.00 1b (Si todas las inscripciones son recibidas para el 3 de Septiembre.) Inscripción Regular (Septiembre 3 - Octubre 1) — $40.00 1c 2 3 (Inscripciones recibidas después del 1 de Octubre serán procesadas, pero deberán de recogerse en el Puesto de Registro “Will Call”.) Cajita de comida: Pavo Carne de Res Atún Vegetariano — ANADE $8.50 POR CADA UNO (Todos los sandwiches marcados deben de ser pre-pagados.) INDISPONIBLES DESPUÉS DEL 2 DE SEPTIEMBRE. Muchos de nuestros participantes del Congreso y Día Juvenil no pueden participar sin el apoyo de becas. Su donación apoyará la formación de jóvenes, campesinos, y catequistas. Donación para Todas las cancelaciones deberán ser por escrito y recibirse antes del 3 de Septiembre y tendrán un cargo de $5.00 procesamiento. (Registrados que no se inscriban o no se presenten aún son responsables de los cargos totales.) (Inscripciones no son transferibles. No se aceptan substituciones.) Becas: TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ En el Congreso, estoy dispuesto a servir (si me necesitan): Presentando al Conferencista En Hospitalidad y Bienvenida Como Lector Como Ministro Extraordinario de Eucaristía ¿Cómo supo del Congreso? Empleado Parroquial Boletín Parroquial KNXT-TV Periódico Católico Oficina de Ministerios Grupo Parroquial Sitio en la Red Facebook Otro: ____________________________ Número de años que he asistido este evento anual: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6-10 11-15 16-20 PARA USO OFICIAL SOLAMENTE: Reg. #_______________ Date _______________ Ck. # ______________ Amt .______________ 21-25 Niños menores de 14 años no se admitirán. 27 categories of workshops categorías de talleres WORKSHOPS BY SUBJECT OR TOPICS TALLERES POR TEMA O ASUNTO Workshops are categorized by ministry and areas of interest. Many of the workshops may overlap in content and will be found in more than one category. Los talleres se clasifican por el ministerio y áreas de interés. Muchos de los talleres pueden coincidir en contenido y se encuentra en más de una categoría. CATECHESIS/ CATEQUESIS A.26 B.04 B.07 C.07 D.09 FAMILY LIFE/ VIDA FAMILIAR A.21 A.25 C.05 D.06 D.21 D.51 CHURCH / IGLESIA C.03 C.24 C.25 D.22 D.25 LEADERSHIP OR MINISTRY/ LIDERAZGO O MINISTERIO B.14 C.10 D.08 EVANGELIZATION/ EVANGELIZACIÓN A.22 A.23 A.24 B.06 B.08 C.26 C.41 D.24 LITURGY OR MUSIC/ LITURGIA O MUSICA B.10 C.04 C.12 D.05 D.07 MORALITY/ MORALIDAD A.27 SCRIPTURE / ESCRITURAS B.05 TECHNOLOGY/ TECNOLOGÍA D.03 MULTICULTURAL B.11 C.08 C.14 D.23 SOCIAL JUSTICE / JUSTICIA SOCIAL B.12 C.11 D.10 THEOLOGY/ TEOLOGÍA D.26 SACRAMENTS/ SACRAMENTOS B.02 C.09 C.21 C.23 D.01 SPIRITUALITY/ ESPIRITUALIDAD B.01 B.03 B.09 C.02 C.06 C.22 C.51 C.61 D.04 D.41 D.61 YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY / MINISTERIOS DE JOVENES A.28 B.13 C.01 C.13 D.02 Queridos Amigos, ¡Estoy muy emocionada de celebrar nuestro XXVI Congreso Diocesano y VI Día Juvenil Diocesano en la Diócesis de Fresno! Nuestro tema, “Unidos en el Banquete”, es reflejo de quienes somos como Pueblo de Dios. La Diócesis de Fresno esta bendecida con su diversidad cultural, la cual celebramos en nuestras parroquias. Pero cuando nos reunimos en la mesa, nosotros somos uno en nuestra adoración a nuestro Señor y en nuestro compartir en el banquete. ¿Qué mejor manera de celebrar que reunirnos en un día de oración, adoración y comunidad? Espero que mientras vean lo que tenemos para ofrecer este año en nuestro Congreso Diocesano y Día Juvenil, encuentren presentaciones que le nutrirán y le ayudarán a apoyar su ministerio. ¡De parte del personal de la Oficina de Ministerios, esperamos verlos en el Congreso y Día Juvenil, y les agradecemos por su compromiso de servir al Pueblo de Dios! ¡Bendiciones! Rose M. Hernández Directora 28 bienvenidos O D E FR ESN DIOCESISO PASTORAL CENTR O STREET TH FRESN 88 1550 NOR IA 93703-37 CALIFORN FRESNO, 00 74 8(559) 48 TELEFONO MESAJE DEL OBISPO (NEED TO TRANSLATE) as en Cristo, anos y Herman m er H s do ri ue greso Anual Mis Q en nuestro Con ar ip ic rt pa a venida a les doy la bien unión XXVI de Con gran alegrí 14, marcan la re 20 , re ub ct O de illosas isalia. El 11 y 12 y algunas marav s, si ce Diocesano en V ió D la s a lo largo de I de los jóvene V y ana. os ri te is in m ra el fin de sem pa s da ea an pl s cuales han sido vando su experiencias la Eucaristía reno la en da vi su para centrar lo de unión del pueb ca oportunidad re fi ní la y ag m n, a ió un ac s E los talleres, or estro n. A través de zó ra co y a día, como nu te a en dí r vi vi ra espíritu, m pa rpo de Cristo acción y alecemos el Cue rt fo os tr vir nuestra fe en vi so a no os ad Dios, am ll ada ete. Estamos la semilla sembr dos en el Banqu o ni m U , co , ce di ca ti lo ác a tem l Ponerlo en pr tro ejemplo. A es nu n co s ro enseñar a ot sus vidas. bra dará fruto en la pa su , il rt fé en tierra imiento en el rendizaje y crec ap de s de da ni ión y en la so ofrece oportu reunirse en orac ra Nuestro congre pa al ci pe es tiempo portante de nuestra fe y un Es una parte im . is es óc conocimiento de di la anas de toda rmanos y herm he s lo n co ia ría participar. liturg parroquia debe da ca al cu la rio, en nuestro ministe 14! el Congreso 20 en os rl ve o er ¡Esp Sinceramente en Cristo, .D. do X. Ochoa, D an rm A o m si dí Reveren sis de Fresno Obispo, Dióce 29 información general del congreso CENTRO DE CONVENCIONES DE VISALIA El Centro de Convenciones de Visalia ofrece 114,000 pies cuadrados de hermoso espacio y a la vez flexible para reuniones y convenciones, y está adyacente al lujoso Hotel Marriott. DIRECCIONES SI MANEJA i De la Autopista Estatal 99 o del Aeropuerto de Visalia Tome la Autopista Estatal 198 al Este. i Tome la Salida al Centro de ¡Todos a bordo! Relájese y disfrute de la vista panorámica rural del valle de California mientras viaja por tren. Profesionistas pueden disfrutar de Custom Class que ofrece espacio extra para sus piernas, periódico del día y bebida. El California Corridor/San Joaquín corre de San Francisco al sur de California. Acompáñenos y relájese en su viaje a Visalia. Llame 1-800USA-RAIL o visite: www.amtrak.com para hacer sus planes. Visalia (Aproximadamente 7 millas). ESTACIONAMIENTO i Manténgase en el carril El Centro de Convenciones de Visalia ofrece estacionamiento gratuito para nuestro evento en los estacionamientos alrededor del Centro de Convenciones. izquierdo de la lateral (Avenida Noble). i Viaje hasta el tercer semáforo (Calle Court). Dé vuelta a la izquierda en la Court y tome el carril derecho. i Viaje en la calle Court hasta el Segundo semáforo (Avenida Acequia), dé vuelta a la derecha y el Centro de Convenciones está en el lado Sur. i Estacionamiento gratuito está disponible en los lados Norte y Este. DISTANCIA AL CENTRO DE CONVENCIONES San Diego San Francisco Sacramento Los Ángeles Bakersfield Fresno 5 horas 4.5 horas 3.5 horas 3 horas 1 hora, 15 minutos 45 minutos POR AVION A sólo 45 minutos al norte del Centro de Convenciones de Visalia, El Aeropuerto Internacional Yosemite de Fresno proveerá transportación práctica. 30 AMTRAK ALIMENTOS Caja de almuerzo servida con un sándwich, galleta, bolsa de papitas, y refresco, puede ser ordenada por $8.50 en su forma de inscripción hasta el 2 de Septiembre. Puestos de Comida estarán disponibles en el Centro de Convenciones, y negocios alrededor a corta distancia ofrecerán una variedad de opciones para comer. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA QUE NO VAMOS A TENER HOSPITALIDAD GRATIS EN LA MAÑANA AFUERA DEL CENTRO DE CONVENCION ESTE AÑO. NIÑOS No se permitirán niños menores de 14 años en el Centro de Convenciones. Jóvenes de 14 a 18 años tendrán que ser acompañados por sus padres o tutores en todo momento y portar su gafete de inscripción. horario de acontecimientos Sábado, 11 de Octubre del 2014 Congreso 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM Domingo, 12 de Octubre del 2014 Día Juvenil 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM HORA EVENTO 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Inscripciones y Exhibiciones 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM Oración de Apertura y Bienvenida 8:20 AM – 8:40 AM Descanso y Exhibiciones 8:40 AM – 9:55 AM Conferencia Principal en Ingles; Talleres Sesión A en Español 9:55 AM – 10:15 AM Descanso y Exhibiciones 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Conferencia Principal en Español; Talleres Sesión B en Ingles 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Almuerzo y Exhibiciones 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Talleres Sesión C (todos) 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Descanso y Exhibiciones 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Talleres Sesión D (todos) 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Descanso y Exhibiciones (Exhibiciones se cierran a las 4:00 PM) 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Celebración Eucarística HOSPIDAJE Las tarifas especiales de alojamiento han sido negociadas con hoteles del rededor. Por favor llame al directamente al hotel y mencione el código de descuento. Comfort Suites Downtown 210 East Acequia Avenue Visalia, California 93291 (559) 738-1700 www.comfortsuitesvisalia.com Ubicación al Cruzar la Calle Tarifa Reducida: $89 Código de Descuento: Diocese of Fresno Visalia Marriott Hotel 300 South Court Street Visalia, California 93291 (559) 636-1111 www.marriott.com/vismc Pegado al Centro de Convenciones Tarifa Reducida: $99 Código de Descuento: DSE 31 inscripciones Las inscripciones para el Congreso inician en 1 de julio del 2014. Inscripciones Anticipadas INSCRIPCIÓN ADELANTADA $30 serán aceptadas hasta el 2 de septiembre, Antes del 2 de Septiembre, 2014. 2014, por correo postal o internet, pagando con cheque o tarjeta de crédito. Los gafetes se Por Internet o Correo Postal. enviarán por correo postal a quienes se registren NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES POR FAX. antes del 2 de septiembre, 2014. Cheque o Tarjeta de Crédito por Internet Después del 2 de septiembre, 2014, las inscripciones serán aceptadas solamente por INSCRIPCIÓN REGULAR $40 teléfono o por internet, y deberán recibirse el 1 de octubre, 2014. NO SE ACEPTARAN Desde el 3 de Septiembre, 2014, INSCRIPCIONES ENVIADAS POR FAX. Aquellas hasta el 1 de Octubre, 2014. personas que se inscriban después del 2 de Por internet o por Teléfono septiembre, 2014, necesitarán recoger sus NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES POR FAX. gafetes el día del evento; por favor haga planes Cheque o Tarjeta de Crédito por Internet para llegar temprano. Todos los participantes del Congreso deberán usar sus gafetes en todo tiempo, especialmente NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES al entrar en las sesiones de los talleres. Las Desde el 2 de Octubre, 2014, personas en la puerta verificarán su gafete a la hasta el 10 de Octubre, 2014. entrada de cada taller para asegurarse que usted esta en la sesión correcta. A nadie se le permitirá entrar a la sesión al menos que esa DURANTE EL CONGRESO $40 sesión aparezca en su gafete. El remplazo de su 11 de Octubre, 2014. gafete tendrá un costo de $10.00 dólares. En Persona El Congreso es un evento para adultos, por esa Cheque o Efectivo razón no se admiten menores de 14 años. Jóvenes de 14 a 18 años son bienvenidos a asistir solo como CANCELACION / REMBOLSO / POLITICAS DE PAGO: participantes registrados, y Todas las cancelaciones tendrán un cargo de procesamiento de $5.00. acompañados por uno de sus Todas las solicitudes de cancelación o reembolsos deberán ser por padres u otro adulto como escrito y recibirse antes del 3 de Septiembre. No habrá reembolsos chaperón. después de esta fecha. No habrá reembolsos si no se presenta (“no show”). Para información en Español sobre el Día Juvenil, por favor TODOS LAS CUOTAS PENDIENTES DE PAGO deberán ser pagadas en vea la página 42. su totalidad el 31 de Octubre, 2014, o un cargo por pago tardío se sumará. LITURGIA Por Favor celebré con nosotros... Oración Matutina 8:00 a.m. Liturgia Eucarística 4:00 p.m. 32 Dolor es Llevadero… A.21 El Cuando Se Acepta Como Parte de Nuestra Vida Viviendo con Las Pérdidas y el Duelo en Nuestra Vida. Todos hemos tenido en nuestras vidas perdidas significativas donde experimentamos un dolor que en unos casos nos inmoviliza. ¿Qué es el duelo/aflicción? El proceso de duelo nos ayuda a entender como sobrellevar el duelo para ser más pacientes con nosotros mismos y con los demás durante periodos de dolor al entender lo que estamos atravesando. En este taller identificamos cinco pasos de aflicción y como ayudar al alguien que está pasando por este proceso de duelo. JOSSIE CEJA Jossie Ceja se graduó de la Universidad Estatal de Fresno (CSUF) en 1998 con una Maestría en Ciencias en Consejería. Es la co-fundadora de Es-Tu -Dios, un grupo Católico bilingüe de jóvenes adultos en la Universidad Estatal de Fresno y afiliado a la iglesia de San Pablo Newman Centro Católico donde es Ministro de Eucaristía. En 2001, Jossie completó el Programa de 3 años de Formador de Agentes Pastoral Juvenil de California. En el pasado, Jossie sirvió como representante de la Diócesis de Fresno en la Región 11. Hoy en día es una Terapeuta Familiar y ha estado trabajando por los últimos 15 años en agencias de Salud Mental con niños, familias, jóvenes y parejas. Jossie continúa apoyando a los jóvenes de Es-Tu-Dios. Jossie forma parte del equipo de trabajo del proyecto piloto prematrimonial del Diócesis. Y actualmente presenta dos programas en español por la radio Católica La Misionera 1550 AM los viernes a las 6:00 am, “Buenos Días, Jesús y María” y los sábados a las doce del medio día “Gotitas de Sabiduría.” Vayamos con Alegría a A.22 Descubrir a Dios en Nuestros Hermanos/as El Papa Francisco sueña con una Iglesia misionera. ¿Cómo Dios le está invitando a participar en su Misión de Amor? Exploremos diferentes caminos con la Alegría del Evangelio compartiéndolo con nuestros hermanos(as) a través de sugerencias prácticas de nuestra vida diaria. a 8:40 AM - 9:55 AM talleres sesiones GUSTAVO ESCRUCERÍA Gustavo Escrucería es Diácono de la Diócesis de Oakland, California y hace su ministerio Litúrgico en la Parroquia San Buenaventura en Concord, California. Gustavo es el Coordinador de Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers para la Comunidad Hispana en los Estados Unidos. Señor Escrucería esta patrocinada por Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. en Serio A.23 Tómate la Alegría El enfoque de este taller será presentar la alegría como llave para la nueva evangelización. Como Católicos, nosotros necesitamos tomar seriamente nuestra misión para dar testimonio de la alegría que viene de saber y seguir a Cristo, y ser alimentados en el Banquete al cual El nos invita. HERMANA ANA ROSA GORDO, R.C.M. Hermana Ana Rosa, nació en España, se unió a las Hermanas de la Inmaculada Concepción en 1997. Ella fue transferida a California en 2005. Desde entonces, ella ha estado ministrando en la Parroquia y Escuela de San Joaquín en Madera. Sirviendo a los niños y jóvenes a través de la educación Católica, Catequesis y Música ha sido su pasión y alegría por muchos años. ...la celebración del sacrificio eucarístico está totalmente orientada hacia la unión íntima de los fieles con Cristo por medio de la comunión. Comulgar es recibir a Cristo mismo que se ofrece por nosotros. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, No. 1382 33 a talleres sesiones 8:40 AM - 9:55 AM Alegría del Evangelio: A.24 La “Ser Servidores Alegres de Jesús” Dios nos invita a ejercer nuestra vocación al servicio de nuestra iglesia de una forma especial y particular. Descubramos como nuestro Papa Francisco nos invita y enseña a vivir nuestra vocación al servicio. En su Exhortación Apostólica, Evangelii Gaudium, nos invita a que seamos servidores eficaces, generosos, pero sobre todo, alegres. Descubramos en ésta presentación como podemos ser servidores de Cristo enfrentando los grandes retos de nuestros tiempos. REVERENDO IVÁN HERNÁNDEZ MELCHOR La Familia Unida en el A.25 Banquete Las heridas profundas causadas entre miembros familiares a lo largo de la vida, solo pueden ser sanadas compartiendo el Banquete Celestial, en la misma forma que el Señor, lo compartió con sus apóstoles y continúa haciéndolo en cada celebración Eucarística. La unidad en casa a la hora de los alimentos es el preludio del Banquete al pie del altar para ser sanados de cuerpo y alma. ¡Todos están invitados a la mesa del Señor! DOCTOR GABRIEL Y MARINA A. MARTÍNEZ, SFO Dr. Gabriel Martínez es un psicólogo jubilado después de El Reverendo Iván Hernández Melchor nació el 5 de Agosto, trabajar en el campo de la salud mental por aproximadamente 1977, en la ciudad de Morelia, Michoacán, México. El Padre 30 años. Obtuvo la maestría en consejería en la Universidad de Iván es el segundo mayor de seis hermanos. El emigró a los Loyola Marymount y el Doctorado en Educación en la Estados Unidos en el año 1993. En 1999 ingresó al Colegio y Universidad de San Francisco dos universidades Jesuitas en Seminario de San Juan en Camarillo, California, en el cual California. Estudio francés en Paris, Francia. Es autor de varios estudió cuatro años. El Padre Hernández obtuvo una doble libros sobre la familia, Marina A. Martínez es graduada de la Licenciaturas en Filosofía y Literatura en Español con honores. Universidad Estatal de Fresno en Psicología con especialidad El 8 de Enero, 2007, se convirtió en ciudadano de los Estados en Gerontología. El Dr. Gabriel y Marina fundaron el programa Unidos en Fresno, California. Después de terminar en el Apoyo Familiar Cristiano, un programa pragmático bajo la Seminario San Juan, él se transfirió al Seminario y Universidad dimensión cultural, espiritual y humanística que colabora con San Patricio en Menlo Park, California. Como parte de su la Iglesia Católica Romana y asiste a la juventud a identificar formación hizo nueve meses de prácticas en la Parroquia de sus talentos a fin de desarrollarlos y aplicarlos cada día de sus Santa Elena en Fresno, California. El se graduó del Seminario vidas. de San Patricio, donde obtuvo tres postgrados, Maestría en Divinidad, Maestría en Teología y La fuerte exhortación del Papa Francisco, Evangelli Gaudium, Licenciatura en Teología Sagrada. ha encendido animadas discusiones entre líderes del mundo, obispos, Fue o r d e n a d o clero, ministros de jóvenes y jóvenes adultos y catequistas. La contribución sacerdote el 23 de del Papa Francisco a la Iglesia moderna es su insistencia de que la Mayo, 2009, en proclamación gozosa de Jesús como Señor y Salvador y el compromiso de Fresno por el Obispo John T. Steinbock, la acción social son inseparables. Este taller examinará temas dentro de Obispo d e la la Alegría del Evangelio y te dará ideas para planes de estudios, clases / Diócesis de Fresno. discusiones de grupos, y nuevos proyectos de aprendizaje de servicio que Después de su abordarán los factores estructurales de injusticia económica. El contenido tocará lo siguiente: ordenación fue Jesús y Evangelización; solidaridad con el pobre; y acción social que abordará la razón nombrado pastor asociado de la mencionada en La Alegría del Evangelio por un orden económico injusto. Parroquia de San Felipe Apóstol en REVERENDO JON PEDIGO, S.T.L. Bakersfield. El 1 de Marzo, 2012 fue El Padre Jon Pedigo, es nativo del Área de la Bahía. Desde su ordenación en la Diócesis de San José en 1991, el asignado como Padre Pedigo ha estado involucrado con varias causas locales de justicia social, asuntos civiles, y diálogos Administrador a la interreligiosos. El Padre Pedigo sirve como Pastor en la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en San José. Parroquia de Santa Actualmente él es el Director Diocesano de Justicia para los Inmigrantes en la Diócesis de San José. Rita. El Padre Pedigo tiene una Licenciatura de la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco en Música y una Maestría en Música de la Universidad de Indiana, Bloomington. El Padre hizo sus estudios teológicos en el Seminario de San Patricio, Menlo Park, y tiene una Licenciatura en Escritura Sagrada de la Escuela de Teología Jesuita en Berkeley. El Padre Pedigo es patrocinado por el Grupo Editorial Pflaum. A.28 34 Evangelii Gaudium: Kerigma y Acción Social para Jóvenes y Jóvenes Adultos A.26 ¿Catequista Yo? ¡Claro! Por nuestro Bautismo, todos hemos recibido el llamado a evangelizar. Como nos dice el Santo Padre Francisco en su Exhortación Apostólica Evangelii Gaudium: “La alegría del Evangelio llena el corazón y la vida entera de los que se encuentran con Jesús.” Si tú eres catequista, líder de grupos parroquiales o simplemente quieres conocer más a Jesús y sus propósitos para nosotros, este taller es para ti. Juntos aprenderemos formas, maneras y dinámicas para hacer nuestra clase más interesante, atractiva, constructiva y eficaz: un lugar donde los Jóvenes tengan un encuentro personal con Jesús. Excelente para maestros de la confirmación, coordinadores de retiros y todos los que están involucrados en sus parroquias. Tiene Que Ver el A.27 ¿Qué Código de Ética en el Ministerio y para el Ministró? Hoy aprenderemos que: Un código de ética bien definido es un instrumento valioso para una organización profesional y para sus miembros. El código de ética pone en claro los valores primarios de la organización. Ofreciendo cualidades y características que guíen a los miembros que ejercen sus ministerios. También veremos la gran importancia que esto tiene en nuestra vida de familia, parroquia, y comunidad. ¡Catequistas, los espero, no falten! a 8:40 AM - 9:55 AM talleres sesiones LUPITA VITAL Por los últimos 27 años, Francisco ha estado involucrado en el ministerio para jóvenes y adultos en la Parroquia de San Pedro en San Pedro, California. Con la ayuda del Padre Claudio empezaron un grupo de jóvenes en el año 1985 que todavía sigue activo. Francisco es el encargado del programa de la Confirmación desde hace 15 años; y es también el coordinador del programa de Retiros de la Parroquia para Adultos, Jóvenes, Parejas. Adolecentes y de preparación para recibir la Confirmación en inglés y en español desde 1990. También es fundador de La Cruz Tshirts, un ministerio que busca evangelizar sin palabras. (Aprende–Vive–Comparte–Viste tu Fe) Camisetas con mensajes Católicos. Señor Rodríguez esta patrocinada por La Cruz Tshirts. Lupita Vital es del Estado de Jalisco México. Ella tiene una gran experiencia en el ramo de la Catequesis, ha trabajado en este ministerio por los últimos 35 años. En las Diócesis en las que ha servido son las de Tabasco, Guadalajara, y San José en California. Lupita tiene diplomas de la Escuela Catequística Diocesana y el Instituto Bíblico Católico de Guadalajara, Escuela Jesuita de Teología en Berkeley, California. Tiene un Certificado en Especialización en la Vida Pastoral de la Universidad de Loyola en New Orleans. En el año 2000, sirve en la Diócesis de San José, California. Como Asociada para la Catequesis de los Hispanos. En junio de 2007 recibió de la Santa Sede la Medalla “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.” talleres sesiones CONFERENCIA PRINCIPAL EN ESPAÑOL: ¡Unidos en el Banquete! Doctor José Antonio Medina b 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM FRANCISCO RODRÍGUEZ 35 c talleres sesiones 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Eucaristía: La Fuente C.21 La de las Vocaciones La Eucaristía es la fuente y cumbre de la vida cristiana. Así que no es de extrañar que también sea la fuente de donde nace nuestra verdadera vocación. En la celebración noble de la Eucaristía estamos llamados por Cristo a compartir su don de vida abundante y, al mismo tiempo, somos enviados a proclamar este don al mundo por medio de nuestras vidas. En esta presentación el Padre Daniel Ávila tratará de la conexión entre la celebración de la Eucaristía y la promoción y el fomento de las vocaciones. La Iniciación Cristiana y la C.23 Nueva Evangelización En este taller se hablará del proceso de Iniciación Cristiana y su poder para transformar las vidas de quienes participan; no solo catecúmenos, pero padrinos, catequistas y toda la asamblea. HERMANA ROSANNE BELPEDIO, C.S.J. La Hermana Rosanne es actualmente Directora de la Oficina de Adoración en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Ella tiene más de 30 años de experiencia trabajando en Iniciación Cristiana en Estados Unidos y en América del Sur. REVERENDO DAN ÁVILA El Padre Dan Ávila es Director de Vocaciones de la Diócesis de Fresno y administrador de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de las Victorias en Fresno, California. El ha sido sacerdote por 25 años y ha servido como pastor en la mayor parte de esos años. Corazón a Corazón: C.22 Amor Sagrado al Cuerpo de Cristo ¿Que es lo que une el trabajo de Catequistas, Ministros de Jóvenes, Directores de Música o de Pastoral de la Caridad, Secretarias, DREs y Sacerdotes? La razón para todos los ministerios en la Iglesia es el amor de Jesucristo, Eso ha tocado nuestros corazones y le ha dado el deseo de amarlo también. En las Escrituras, Arte Sacro, los Santos y la Liturgia, nosotros descubrimos el Corazón Eucarístico de Jesús, Cristo es el centro del Cuerpo de la Iglesia, y cerca esta el Inmaculado Corazón de Santa María, nuestra Madre y Reina. Ven a descubrir como compartir simplemente y maravillosamente la devoción al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y ofrecer y consagrar todo nuestro ministerio a El. REVERENDO GREGORY J. BEAUMONT Reverendo Gregory J. Beaumont es pastor la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia en Kingsburg, y ha servido como pastor o pastor asociado en Lemoore, Tipton, Visalia y Clovis. El es Director Ecuménico y Capellán Scout de la Diócesis de Fresno, y es un entusiasta al aire libre. El tiene una Licenciatura en Botánica de la Universidad Davis de California, y en Teología del Semi nario Mt. Ángel, en Oregón, y de la Universidad de Santo Tomas de Aquino en Roma. Él ha enseñado cursos en Teología Sacramental y Eclesiología en los cursos de formación para adultos (Vino Nuevo) en la Escuela de Ministerios de la Diócesis y Formación Diaconal, y ha guiado peregrinos a Israel, Roma, Fátima, y a las Misiones de California. 36 La Iglesia del Concilio C.24 Vaticano II C.26 Por Sus Frutos los El Concilio Vaticano II tuvo como principal objetivo reflexionar sobre lo que es la Iglesia y la misión de la Iglesia en el mundo. Estos dos temas fundamentales se desarrollan a través de todos los documentos del Concilio. En este taller trataremos de responder a las mismas preguntas desde nuestra experiencia de fe en la Diócesis de Fresno. ¿Quiénes somos la Iglesia? ¿Qué implicaciones tiene decir que somos la Iglesia aquí y ahora? ¿Cuál es la misión de los católicos en el Diócesis de Fresno? Llamados para ser enviados, esa es nuestra realidad. ¡Jesús nos invita! El discipulado requiere de conocer al Maestro y depende de nosotros. ¡Formar Discípulos con Intención! Es la tarea que requiere de un proceso y experiencia del llamado. Nuestra historia cuenta, y tiene sentido. ¿Cómo respondo yo? Eso lo veremos en este taller. DOCTOR JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA LUPITA VITAL José Antonio Medina obtuvo su doctora do en Teología por la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, España y es candidato para obtener el doctorado en Sociología por la misma Universidad. Es profesor en diversos institutos de formación superior de California y Nevada. Ha escrito varios libros entre los que destacan Diálogos Semanales con Jesús, Temas Calientes para Jóvenes Cristianos, Vivir el Presente, Imaginar el Futuro, Con el Corazón Lleno de Alegría, entre otros. Actualmente es consultor para la Conferencia de Obispos de California y Director de la Oficina de Formación Continua de los Sacerdotes la Diócesis de San Bernardino. Conocerán ¡Formando Discípulos con Intención! c 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM talleres sesiones Ver biografía publicada para la Sesión A.27. una C.25 Creando Comunidad de Amor “Veo con claridad que lo que la Iglesia necesita con mayor urgencia hoy es una capacidad de curar heridas y dar calor a los corazones de los fieles.” “Los ministros de la Iglesia tienen que ser misericordiosos, hacerse cargo de las personas, acompañándolas como el buen samaritano que lava, limpia y consuela a su prójimo. Esto es Evangelio puro.” “Las reformas organizativas y estructurales son secundarias, es decir, vienen después. La primera reforma debe ser la de las actitudes”. ¿Es tu parroquia una comunidad de amor o un campo de batalla donde se encuentran más personas heridas que sanadas? El taller cubrirá la importancia de cómo trabajar en equipo para que la nueva evangelización sea transformante, donde hay un espacio sagrado para que exista una comunidad sana, unidad y sellada con el amor de Dios. CARLOS E. OBANDO Carlos E. Obando nació en Costa Rica y ha vivido en los Estados Unidos desde 1966. En el año 2009 él termino su Maestría en Pastoral Teológica de la Universidad de Loyola Marymount en Los Ángeles. Actualmente él es Coordinador de Programas Hispanos en el Instituto Loyola para la Espiritualidad, Instructor en el Centro Universitario de Loyola Marymount para la Religión y Espiritualidad, y en el Instituto para el Ministerio Pastoral en la Diócesis de Orange, así como también en la Escuela de Renovación Carismática para la Diócesis de Orange. Él ha sido un director espiritual por más de 25 años y ha estado trabajando con la Comunidad Hispana al Sur de California desde 1979, enfocándose en el Liderazgo Cristiano y crecimiento espiritual. 37 d talleres sesiones 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Ya! ¡Sea Parte de la D.21 ¡Basta Solución y Póngale Un Alto a la Intimidación (Bullying) Ahora! En este taller hablaremos sobre que es el acoso escolar o “BULLYING”. Cuáles son los tipos de bullying que existen. Identificaremos que características o comportamientos tiene un bully (agresor); que características comunes tienen las victimas y el impacto que tiene el bullying en nuestra sociedad. Además compartiremos como reducir el bullying y prevenir que estos tipos de acosos afecten nuestra sociedad, especialmente a nuestra juventud. JOSSIE CEJA Amén al Extranjero ya que D.23 fueron Extranjeros (Deut. 10, 19) Como desarrollar procesos de evangelización adecuados a la comunidad campesina migrante, en función de su realidad, respetando sus valores culturales. Formar líderes y equipos de pastoral migrante desde las parroquias que atiendan las necesidades especificas de nuestros hermanos y hermanas migrantes que son parte del área de la parroquia. “Amén al extranjero, ya que extranjeros fueron en el país de Egipto.” (Deut. 10, 19) JOSÉ LÓPEZ José López es actualmente el director de la oficina de pastoral migrante y pastoral juvenil en la Diócesis de Stockton. José trabajó por 30 años en los campos agrícolas de California. Como director de la pastoral migrante en la Diócesis de Stockton, tiene 13 años en los cuales ha logrado que se implementen programas especiales basados en la realidad y necesidades de los campesinos y sus familias. Actualmente es el presidente de la organización nacional (CMFN) Red Católica Nacional de Campesinos Migrantes. “Lumen Gentium”, el documento monumental del Concilio Ver biografía publicada para la Sesión A.21. Constitución Dogmática D.22 La sobre La Iglesia celebra 50 Años Vaticano Segundo sobre “La Iglesia”, ¡ya tiene 50 años! ¿En qué se basa? ¿Qué importancia tiene? ¿Cuáles son sus puntos y enseñanzas fundamentales? ¿Cómo llegó a ser proclamado el 21 de Noviembre de 1964 y que papel ha desempeñado este documento desde entonces? Estos son los temas que vamos a tratar en este taller. Llega preparado con una copia de los Documentos del Concilio Vaticano II y un corazón abierto a los desafíos que “Lumen Gentium” nos propone. JIM GRANT Jim Grant tiene una maestría en Educación y Ministerio Pastoral del Colegio de Boston, y 35 años de experiencia en Educación Religiosa y Formación para el Ministerio. Habiendo vivido en La Republica Dominicana por tres años de Israel por un año cambio para siempre su enfoque al estudio de la Escritura, dialogo interreligioso y ministerio de la iglesia. Felizmente casado con tres hijos adultos, el actualmente presenta y produce dos programas para KNXT, en la estación de la Diócesis de Fresno. Uno es “El Evangelio de Lucas” y el otro es un nuevo esfuerzo llamado, “Perfil Parroquial” en el que diferentes parroquias de toda la diócesis serán visitadas, entrevistadas, y presentadas al aire y en nuestro sitio web, KNXT-TV. 38 D.24 Sean Mis Discípulos: Inspirando a Nuestras Parroquias a la Misión Apostólica Desde el principio de su pontificado, el Papa Francisco nos ha demostrado lo que es ser testigos en fuego por la santa misión. Su visión para la iglesia está basada en la idea de que el Evangelio es BUENA Nueva que desea ser compartida con el mundo. Este taller explorará la carta apostólica “Evangelli Gaudium,” y los invitará a meditar sobre nuestro llamado bautismal. Vengan y vean como Dios nos llama a ser discípulos misioneros. Descubran ideas para inspirar a nuestras parroquias a la misión Apostólica. d 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM talleres sesiones SERGIO LÓPEZ Sergio López trabaja para Catholic Relief Services como Gerente de Relaciones para la Región Oeste de Estados Unidos. Catholic Relief Services es la agencia oficial de la comunidad Católica Estadunidense para ayuda humanitaria internacional. Sergio ha participado en liderazgo de ministerios Católicos desde que tenía 16 años. Como evangelista y coordinador de pastoral juvenil, Sergio sirvió a la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles en varias comunidades multiculturales. Durante el tiempo que sirvió como coordinador de pastoral juvenil, a Sergio se le desarrollo un gran deseo de servir a Cristo mediante los más pobres y necesitado. Por casi diez años, Sergio se ha dedicado a ayudar a jóvenes y sus familias a responder al llamado de ser sal y luz para el mundo. En reconocimiento de sus esfuerzos para inspirar a jóvenes a la pastoral social, la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano nombró a Sergio en el 2009 como finalista para recibir el Premio de Líderes Emergentes dedicado a la memoria del Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. Sergio recibió su Maestría en Estudios Religiosos de la Universidad de Mount St. Mary’s College en Los Ángeles. El y su esposa “Elli” viven en el sur de California. Señor López esta patrocinada por Catholic Relief Services. La Iglesia: Una Madre de Teología del D.25 Corazón Abierto D.26 Espíritu Santo Este taller consiste en una reflexión teología sobre la Exhortación Apostólica Evangelii Gaudium del Santo Padre Francisco. En el cual nos llama a reafirmar nuestra misión como Iglesia para seguir siendo una fuente de esperanza recibiendo con las puertas abiertas al que se acerca buscando a Dios. Proponiendo una evangelización llena de esperanza y alegría en el mundo actual. En este taller haremos una introducción a la Teología del Espíritu Santo. Revisaremos brevemente nuestra Confesión de fe en la Santísima Trinidad enfocándonos de manera especial en el Espíritu Santo. Estudiaremos también los carismas en la Iglesia y como el carisma fundamental es el amor que no lleva a la unidad en Cristo. CÉSAR Y MARICELA LUCIO César y Maricela Lucio han participado activamente colaborando con los diferentes ministerios de la Diócesis de Fresno desde hace 22 años y en programas de Radio y Televisión (KNXT Canal 49). Ambos son graduados del programa de Vino Nuevo y en los últimos 7 años han estado colaborando con la Escuela de Ministerios y la Pastoral Juvenil del Diócesis de Fresno, en la coordinación de talleres y programas de formación para laicos. Maricela cuenta con una Maestría en Ciencias de la Educación con especialidad en Consejería Escolar y Educación Superior de CSU Fresno. DOCTOR JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA Ver biografía publicada para la Sesión C.24. El sacrificio Eucarístico hace presente no solo el misterio de la pasión y muerte del Salvador, pero también el misterio de la resurrección el cual corono Su sacrificio. Carta Encíclica de su Santidad Papa Juan Pablo II, 17 de Abril, 2003. 39 diocesan youth day SCHEDULE 40 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014 TIME EVENT Schedule subject to change by discretion of the Office of Ministries. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration, Gathering 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM Morning Prayer and Welcome 9:40 AM – 10:40 AM Keynote I, Session A 10:40 AM – 11:10 AM Break and Viewing of Exhibits 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM Keynote II, Session B 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch and Viewing of Exhibits 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Workshops Session C 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Break and Viewing of Exhibits (Exhibits close at 3:00 PM) 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Eucharistic Celebration REFUND POLICY: A $5.00 per person processing fee will be charged to those canceling their registration by September 29, 2014. No refunds will be given after this date. REGISTRATION ADULT CHAPERONES Diocesan Youth Day is open to all High School Youth (9th—12th grade). Interested youth should contact their Youth Minister to register for this event. Only one person per parish should be assigned the responsibility of registration! All registration must be completed online. Adults who chaperone youth must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Requirements. Please refer to the Youth Day Instruction Guide sent to your Parish Youth Minister or go online to the Congress Youth Day website. Any adult(s) driving youth to the event, that are not the parent/guardian of a child, must also meet all requirements as outlined in the Youth Day Instruction Guide. Adult Chaperones should be given instructions in case of emergency. Each Adult Chaperone should have a means of contacting the Youth Minister during the day in case of emergency. Each Adult Chaperone should also have a copy of the permission forms signed by the parents or guardians, and a list of the youth they are supervising, with the names and contact number of the parents or guardians. THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: i Youth Minister reads all the policies and procedures in the Youth Day Instruction Guide, which was sent to each parish. It is important to read the Guide in its entirety, as some procedures have changed. i Youth Minister registers the group online, at www.dioceseoffresno.org/youthday. i Youth Minister prints all forms necessary for registration. Please see Youth Day Instruction Guide for exact list. i Youth Minister sends by mail or by email all the completed forms listed, as detailed in the Youth Day Instruction Guide sent to the Parish Youth Minister. i Youth Minister will receive an email confirmation once all forms have been processed and registration is complete. Please note that registration will NOT be complete until ALL forms have been turned in. If forms are not submitted by October 1, 2014 registration may be cancelled. COSTS: Early Bird registration received by midnight September 29, 2014 is $20 per person. Regular registration price is available until October 1, 2014 or until space is filled at $25.00 per person. No new registrations will be accepted on-site the day of the event. Lunch is not included in the Registration cost. Lunch can be purchased on-line at the time of registration at the cost of $7.00 per person. Refund available only for groups registered by September 29, 2014. CHECK-IN There will be an opportunity to check-in for Youth Day on Saturday, October 11, from 1:00—3:00 PM in the Congress Registration area. Check-In on Sunday, October 12 is from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Only the Youth Minister will check in for the group. The Youth Minister will present the confirmation email, and then he or she will receive the Workshop wristbands, lunch ticket with instructions for the group, and any other materials or instructions for the day. Once the Youth Minister has completed the check-in process, Adult chaperones will collect their Youth Day tote bag containing the chaperone nametags, instructions, and other items for the youth. The chaperones should put a wristband on each participant, and then proceed to the Exhibit Hall. Please remember that the Marriott Hotel is still doing regular business during Youth Day. Be respectful of noise, and do not allow youth to enter the lobby of the Marriott Hotel, or use the lobby bathrooms. Bathrooms are located near the entrance of the Exhibit Hall. REGISTRATION, CHAPERONES AND CHECK-IN diocesan youth day 41 día juvenil diocesano HORARIO 42 DOMINGO, 12 DE OCTUBRE, 2014 HORA EVENTO 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Inscripciones, reunión 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM Oración Matutina y Bienvenida 9:40 AM – 10:40 AM Conferencia Principal I, Sesión A 10:40 AM – 11:10 AM Descanso y Exhibiciones 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM Conferencia Principal II, Sesión B 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM Almuerzo y Exhibiciones 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Talleres Sesión C 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Descanso y Exhibiciones (Exhibiciones cierran a las 3:00 PM) 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Celebración Eucarística El programa esta sujeto a cambios por el discreción de la Oficina de Ministerios. POLITICA DE REEMBOLSO: Reembolso disponible solo para grupos inscritos al 29 de Septiembre, 2014. Una cuota de $5.00 dólares por persona será cobrada a aquellos que cancelen sus inscripciones al 29 de septiembre, 2014. No se entregarán reembolsos después de esta fecha. INSCRIPCIONES CHAPERONES ADULTOS El Día Juvenil Diocesano esta abierto a todos los jóvenes de Preparatoria, (grados del 9 al 12). Jóvenes interesados deberán contactar al Coordinador de la Pastoral Juvenil, o inscribirse para este evento; ¡solo a una persona por parroquia deberá asignarse la responsabilidad de las inscripciones! Los adultos que acompañarán jóvenes deben cumplir con los requisitos del Departamento de Ambiente Seguro de la Diócesis. Por favor consulte la Guía de Instrucciones para el Día Juvenil enviada al Ministerio Juvenil de su Parroquia o visite el Sitio Web del Congreso y Día Juvenil. Cualquier Adulto transportando jóvenes al evento, que no son padres de los jóvenes, deben también cumplir con todos los requisitos como se indica en la Guía de Instrucciones del Día Juvenil. Las instrucciones deben ser proporcionadas a los chaperones adultos en caso de emergencia. Cada chaperón adulto debe tener un medio para contactar al Coordinador de la Pastoral Juvenil durante el día en caso de emergencia. Cada chaperón adulto también debe tener una copia de las formas de permiso firmadas por los padres y una lista de los jóvenes a quienes esta supervisando, con los nombres y números de contacto de los padres. EL PROCESO DE INSCRIPCIÓN ES EL SIGUIENTE: iEl Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil lee todas las políticas y los procedimientos para el Día Juvenil, los cuales fueron enviados a las parroquias. Es importante empezar a leer el libro en su totalidad, ya que algunos procedimientos han cambiado. iEl Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil inscribe a su grupo por internet, en la página www.dioceseoffresno.org/youthday. iEl Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil imprime todas las formas adjuntas a la forma de inscripción. Para una lista exacta, por favor vea la Guía de Instrucciones para el Día Juvenil. iEl Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil envía por correo postal o correo electrónico todas las formas enlistadas completas, como se detalla en la Guía de Instrucciones del Día Juvenil enviada al Ministro de Pastoral Juvenil de su Parroquia. iEl Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil recibirá un correo electrónico como confirmación una vez que se hayan entregado todas las formas y la inscripción este completa. Tenga en cuenta que las inscripciones NO estarán completas hasta que TODAS las formas hayan sido entregadas. Si sus formas no son entregadas el 1 de octubre, su inscripción será cancelada. COSTO: Inscripciones con descuento deberán ser recibidas para la media noche del 29 de septiembre, 2014, $20.00 dólares por persona. Inscripciones a precio regular están disponibles por internet hasta 1 de octubre, 2014, o hasta que el espacio se haya agotado $25.00 por persona. Nuevas inscripciones no serán aceptadas el día del evento. El Almuerzo no está incluido en el costo de la inscripción. El Almuerzo se puede comprar por internet al momento de inscribirse y el costo por persona es $7.00. Reembolso disponible solo para grupos inscritos al 29 de septiembre, 2014. REGISTRO Habré una oportunidad para el registro el Sábado, 11 de octubre, de la 1:00 a las 4:00 PM en el área de registro del Congreso. El registro va a ser de domingo 12 de octubre de la 8:00 AM hasta la 8:30 AM. Únicamente el Coordinador registrará al grupo. El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil presentará la confirmación del correo electrónico y en cambio él recibirá los brazaletes de asignación a los talleres, un boleto de almuerzo para el grupo, instrucciones, y cualquier otro material necesario para el día. Después que el Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil ha completando el proceso de registro, los adultos chaperones recogerán sus bolsas del Día Juvenil que contienen los gafetes de los chaperones, instrucciones, y brazaletes para los jóvenes. Los chaperones deben poner un brazalete a cada participante, y entonces avanzar a la sala de exposiciones. Por favor recuerde que el Hotel Marriott esta operando en forma regular durante el Día Juvenil. Sea respetuoso con el ruido, y no permita a los jóvenes entrar al lobby del Hotel Marriott, o usar los baños del lobby. Los baños están localizados cerca de la entrada de la sala de exhibiciones. INSCRIPCIONES, CHAPERONES ADULTOS Y REGISTRO día juvenil diocesano 43 diocesan youth day WELCOME Welcomepr!esent our Youth Day 2014: United in the Feast! We are very excited to r oneness as Church ou e ar sh n ca we e er , the place wh lture, As a Eucharistic people r what our ethnicity, cu te at m no e, er Th . rd Lo e y for is around the table of th Youth Day is a great wa . rd Lo e th in dy Bo e on l istic age, or parish, we are al , prayer, and the Euchar se ai pr n, fu r fo ite un to e the youth of our dioces feast. t. Please make sure to en ev is th to h ut yo e m ing so d I hope you will plan to br some of our policies an as y, el et pl m co e id Gu ruction read the Youth Day Inst vital you have all the is It . ar ye st la e nc si ed simplifi procedures have been stering for Youth Day. information before regi nderful Youth Day! Looking forward to a wo Rose M. Hernántrdieezs Director, Office of Minis 44 One Human Family: United in the Feast “Catholics & Love: This is How We Roll!” SERGIO LOPEZ MIRIAM HIDALGO Join Sergio Lopez as he shares some stories about growing up Catholic. We will discover what the Bible says about the meaning of true family and what the Catholic Church is doing to bring all of God’s children to the feast! Jesus taught us to love God and one another. So why do we still see so much hatred out there? As young Catholics, how do we change that? Let’s find out how each and every one of us can change this crazy world we live in just by being Catholic! SERGIO LOPEZ Sergio Lopez is a former youth minister and worship leader from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. As a passionate husband, musician, and speaker, he has dedicated his ministry to helping everyday Catholics make a difference in the world. Currently, Sergio is the U.S. West Regional Relationship Manager for Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. Sergio has been involved in leading Catholic ministries since he encountered God at the age of 16. As a former Youth Minister and Worship leader from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Sergio has served numerous culturally diverse Catholic communities throughout Southern California. At the heart of his passion for ministry is a burning desire to serve Christ in those who are poor and excluded. For almost the last 10 years, Sergio has sought to help Catholic young people and their families to live out the call to be salt and light for the world. In recognition of his efforts to inspire young people to social mission, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development honored Sergio as a Finalist for the 2009 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award. Sergio holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles. He and his wife “Ellie” live in Southern California. Mr. Lopez is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services. MIRIAM G. HIDALGO, M.ED. Miriam comes from a strong Catholic family and became involved in parish life at the age of 14 as a second grade bilingual catechist. She attended Catholic school all her life, except for high school. However during this time Miriam became involved in youth ministry, helping to organize youth retreats and rallies throughout the state of Rhode Island. She later held positions such as: parish catechetical director, parish youth minister, and diocesan Hispanic youth coordinator. After receiving her M.Ed. from Boston College in 2010, Miriam began working at the Archdiocese of Hartford as Coordinator of Catechesis with Hispanics. Miriam strongly believes in young people and strives for forming a new generation of young Catholic leaders who will live by Jesus’ message of love and justice. She also believes that “one cannot love what one does not know.” For this reason she continuously provides faith formation opportunities for all to learn, love, and live their Catholic faith. Miriam is a national speaker for Loyola Press, board member of the Federation of Catechesis with Hispanics, and secretary of the New England Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education. SERGIO LOPEZ AND MIRIAM HIDALGO keynote speakers 45 youth day workshop session 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM A Call Me, Lord! Feed Me, Lord! Send Me, Lord! The Feast of the Lord’s Supper is the weekly source and goal of our faith. In the Eucharist we meet the Lord Jesus. He feeds and nourishes us so that we can be sent by Him to serve others. Come and learn how to get the most out of the Sunday Mass and how to listen for the Lord’s call in your life. REVEREND DAN AVILA Reverend Dan Avila is Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Fresno and Administrator of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Fresno. He has been a priest for 25 years and served as a pastor for most of those years. B God and Your iPod Whether or not you are searching for God, God is definitely searching for you! In fact, God’s messages may be found in some of your music! This workshop will help you use the music you listen to everyday to reflect on your life, clarify your values, and grow closer to God. AARON DEL MONTE Aaron Del Monte has spent his entire adult life dedicated to teaching and ministering to young people. He and his wife, Sherry, are the Coordinators of Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove, California, where they have served for the past ten years. Aaron is currently the Vice President of Development at Cornerstone Media, Inc., a non-profit youth ministry resource that uses popular music as a powerful communication tool. Aaron and Sherry are the proud parents of A.J. (13), Angelina (10) and Analisa (6). Mr. Del Monte is sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor. C Be Not Afraid… A Follow Up on the Catholic Awareness and Prevention Program Addressing Teen Suicide This presentation will provide a synopsis of the “Be Not Afraid” project initiated in the Fall of 2013 to address issues of teen suicide awareness and prevention. The presenter will provide updated information, anecdotal experiences, and inspired motivation for continuation of this much needed program CARLOS FLORES Carlos Flores, RN, FCN, is the Trauma Coordinator for Children’s Hospital Central California in Madera and the Coalition Coordinator for Safe Kids Central California based in Fresno. Carlos enjoys the blessings of family life with his bride (also a nurse) and their four sons. Since 1987, he has enjoyed a career as a pediatric nurse focused on Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Care. As part of his position with Children’s Hospital, Carlos has developed a wide spectrum injury prevention and professional outreach program in Central California. Since 2003, his projects have reached over 83,000 kids, parents, and professional groups averaging 70-80 venues per year. His advocacy for child safety includes radio and television exposure, monthly child safety segments on KSEE 24 Central Valley Today, community partnerships, legislative education, faith based groups, and a vast network of community service organizations involved in the welfare of children. Carlos has over 36 years of ministry background in a variety of local ministries including liturgical, youth, marriage preparation, Catholic school board, and health. Carlos works as a non-paid professional, Faith Community Nurse for Raphael Health Ministry within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno. In May 2014, he was commissioned for Lay Ecclesial Ministry through completion of the diocesan “New Wine” program. He and his family are parishioners of Divine Mercy Mission in Clovis. The Eucharist, as Christ's saving presence in the community of the faithful and its spiritual food, is the most precious possession which the Church can have in her journey through history. Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 46 D “Media & God: Mixed Messages” Does what we see on television, movies, video games, and the internet really affect us? The answer to that question is a simple: “duh!” Join the conversation as we explore the media’s positive and negative effects on our daily lives. MIRIAM G. HIDALGO, M.ED. Miriam comes from a strong Catholic family and became involved in parish life at the age of 14 as a second grade bilingual catechist. She attended Catholic school all her life, except for high school. However during this time Miriam became involved in youth ministry, helping to organize youth retreats and rallies throughout the state of Rhode Island. She later held positions such as: parish catechetical director, parish youth minister, and diocesan Hispanic youth coordinator. After receiving her M.Ed. from Boston College in 2010, Miriam began working at the Archdiocese of Hartford as Coordinator of Catechesis with Hispanics. Miriam strongly believes in young people and strives for forming a new generation of young Catholic leaders who will live by Jesus’ message of love and justice. She also believes that “one cannot love what one does not know.” For this reason she continuously provides faith formation opportunities for all to learn, love, and live their Catholic faith. Miriam is a national speaker for Loyola Press, board member of the Federation of Catechesis with Hispanics, and secretary of the New England Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education. E La Misa Aburrida. ¿Por Qué? (Tallera Bilingüe) Boring Mass. Why? (Bilingual Workshop) Este taller buscara ensenar una manera de entender y contestar a las preguntas que nos hacen frecuentemente los jóvenes sobre la Santa Misa: ¿Porque tenemos que ir? Es aburrida... Dura mucho... No le entiendo... Yo voy cuando me nace... ¿Porque no puedo rezar yo en casa... o verla por TV? Juntos descubriremos formas sencillas y dinámicas para dar respuestas a estas y otras preguntas. Así poder entender y apreciar la Santa Misa cada Domingo. This workshop will answer some of the most commonly asked questions by teenagers about the Holy Mass. Why do I have to go? It’s boring…It’s too long…I don’t understand…Why can’t I go to Church when I feel like it? Why can’t I pray at home or watch Mass on TV? Together we will find simple ways to answer these questions and many more, so we can enjoy and understand the meaning of the Holy Mass every Sunday. 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM youth day workshop session FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ For the last 27 years, Francisco Rodriguez has been involved in ministry with youth and adults at San Pedro Parish in San Pedro, California. With the help of Reverend Claudio, they began a youth group in 1985 that remains active today. Francisco has been the parish leader of the Confirmation program in English, and is also the coordinator of Parish Retreats for adults, youth, couples and adolescents, and of preparation for Confirmation in English and Spanish since 1990. He is also the founder of La Cruz TShirts, a ministry that seeks to evangelize without words. (Learn– Live–Share–See Faith) Tshirts with Catholic messages. Mr. Rodriguez is sponsored by La Cruz Tshirts. Save the Date NOW! 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